Mary Lou Foster Phillips

Published 11:10 am Monday, October 7, 2024

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Mrs. Mary Lou Foster Phillips, 90, of Phillips Lane, Mocksville, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at her home.

She was born on Feb. 14, 1934 in Davie County to the late Joseph and Eva McClamrock Foster.

Mrs. Phillips was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Mocksville. She loved flowers, birds, and butterflies, and adored babies. She also enjoyed music and loved her dogs, Bambi and Jo Jo.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband of 65 years, Charles Burdette Phillips; a daughter, Juanita Dawn Phillips; a son, Joseph Edwin Phillips; a sister, Betty Jo Lakey; and a brother, Mack Foster.

Survivors include: 3 children, Eva Casstevens (Danny) of Mocksville, Laura Pearson (Craig) of Lenoir, and Justin Phillips (Donna) of Mocksville; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Tex Foster (Margaret) of Mooresville; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special caretaker, Kayla Dalton.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dana Fruits officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials be considered for: First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028; or at www.fpcmocksville.com.

Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.