Phillips, Geraldine "Jerri" 1932-2019

PHILLIPS, RYALS, SHOBE

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Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:36

Geraldine Phillips
1932 - 2019

Geraldine "Jerri" passed away on Sunday evening, December 8, 2019, at Edencrest at Beaverdale in Des Moines.

A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Conducted by Pastor Paul Smith, Newton First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be an hour prior to the services at the funeral home, with burial in the Newton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated to Jerri's family, or to a charity of your choosing.

Geraldine Phillips, 87, the daughter of Virgil Oren and Lena H. (Ryals) Shobe, was April 1, 1932. In Glenwood, Missouri. She wa a high school graduate.

On April 25, 1953, Jerri was united in marriage with Maurice H. Phillips in Mitchellville. She had devoted her life to her husband and family, as a wife, mother and den mother. She had worked part time at Vernon Company as a engraver. Jerri was a member of the Newton First United Methodist Church and St. Luke United Methodist, the Elk's Club, was evolved with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Republican Party, travel, golf, her children, and grandchildren.

Jerri is survived her sons: Ron (Nancy) Phillips of Des Moines, Thomas Phillips of Norwalk and Charles (Lynn) Phillips of Oroville, AZ; her eight grandchildren; her sister and brother: Oren and Inez.

Jerri was preceded in death by her parents; grandson David; her husband Maurice on July 17, 2016; sisters and a brother: Martha, Rosemary and Larry. ~ The Pence Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa 08 Dec 2019