Kathy Ann Phillips
April 3, 1954 ~ June 29, 2022
Kathy A. Phillips, 68, of Columbus, died peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility.
Kathy was born and grew up in Brownstown, Indiana. She spent her teenage years in Columbus where she met her high school sweetheart and husband Steve Phillips. Kathy was a dedicated worker for their family-owned businesses, Phillips Food & Fuel and Phillips Glass Co. Kathy ultimately retired from Columbus City Utilities.
She enjoyed watching her sons Brian and Brent participate in athletics and enjoyed watching her grandchildren follow in their footsteps. Kathy was kind, compassionate, patient, and selfless. Kathy had a huge heart, a great sense of humor, and was very patriotic. Kathy played in the Columbus HS band and never missed a basketball or baseball game.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Rosann Conway; a brother, Rob Conway; and father-in-law, Vernon Phillips.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Phillips of 48 years; her sons, Brian Phillips, and Brent (Dana) Phillips; grandsons, Francis and Max Phillips; granddaughters, Veronica and Maya Phillips; and mother-in-law, Roberta Phillips
Visitation will be held at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, beginning at 4 pm until 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 10 am with Pastor John Sichting officiating. Burial will follow a Garland-Brook Cemetery.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance, and leave a message of condolence to the family online at www.jewellrittman.com.
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Growing up with and playing sports with the boys, Kathy was always loving and supporting to us all. So upbeat, positive, and cared for us. She was always there to lift us up and gave the best hugs. The hugs!
Love you all ❤️
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kathy was a very special friend our families go back to when we where kids. i know the family will miss her smile and being there for then all.
I only spent a few hours with Kathy but she wore her heart on her sleeve and you knew the kind of person she was. It is clear she will watch over her sweet family be their angel.
I remember Kathy’s smile, thoughtfulness and kindness especially to my brother, Leslie. As you remember her, I hope you are comforted with your memories.
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Condolences, Steve, to you and your family. She was a special lady. I am glad to have known her. Philippa Shedd
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With our sympathies…….Dan & Jenni Lanham
What a sweet lady Kathy was! She alway greeted you with that wonderful smile and positive attitude. We,as a family feel blessed to have known her. And send our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Steve, Brian and Brent and their families. She will be missed by many.
Phyllis and Larry Schneider
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Kathy was always in happy spirits and made everyone feel like her best friend. I’ll miss her smiles & hugs!
Kathy Phillips, Steve Phillips and I graduated together from high school. As adults, my wife (Kathy Moore) and I began doing things with Steve and Kathy.
Besides frequently going to each other’s homes, we would go out to eat together and we would go on golf trips together. Among the locations of our golf trips were Myrtle Beach and Bright Leaf in Kentucky.
Kathy was a very caring individual and could be the life of the party. She also had a great sense of humor.
In 1980, they revealed to us that they had decided to work on having a second child and we also decided to try having our first child. Their second child (Brent) was born on January 25, 1981 and our son (Matt) was born on January 25, 1982. We joked about that for years.
My wife and I are going to really miss Kathy. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend! Our condolences to the Phillips family.
Sincerely,
Jerry Moore
We did not know Kathy but know your heart is breaking because of your loss. Abe(Al) and I want to extend our sympathy to the family for this loss. Abe & Becky Hupp
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Kathy was a joy to be around,always cheerful and optimistic. We got to know her as a nurse at the schools and Dale working with her.She will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
Pam and Dale Langferman