Ethel Mae Phillips
Ethel Mae Phillips, 68, of New Freeport, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, in Washington Hospital.
She was born August 13, 1950, in Washington, a daughter of the late James Bird and Juanita Virginia Gibson Bird.
Mrs. Phillips was a retired cook, working for West Greene School District for many years. She worked at West Greene High School and New Freeport Elementary School.
She and her husband Terry served as foster parents to many children over the years. She was a member of Jollytown United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Terry A. Phillips; two sons, Michael Phillips and Brian Phillips; two brothers, William Bird of Madison, Ohio, and Donald Bird of Washington; two sisters, Betty Tharp of Unionville, Va., and Barbara Cappellini of Fredericksburg, Va.; and three grandchildren, Makalyla Phillips, Lexie Phillips and Michael Phillips Jr.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are two daughters, Juanita Phillips and Tanya Phillips.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Tennant Funeral Home, Hundred, W.Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tennant Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1200, Hundred, WV 26575.