Mrs. Doris Elinor Phillips

1924 - 2014

Mrs. Doris Elinor Phillips obituary, 1924-2014, Jasper, AL

BORN

1924

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Kilgore Green Funeral Home

1200 BIRMINGHAM AVE

Jasper, Alabama

Doris Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2014.









Doris Quackenbush Phillips passed away peacefully in Jasper on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at the age of 89. She was known to friends as Dorie and to family as Geema (hard G). Dorie was born November 27, 1924 in Oneonta, New York and was the daughter of the late Emmett L. Quackenbush and Marion Coats Quackenbush.





She became a nurse during the Second World War. While at Bellevue Hospital, in New York City, she met the “love of her life,” Richard, who was known to friends as Doc and to family as Gumps. Doc and Dorie settled down in Marcellus, New York, where they became valued members of the community.





A talented painter and printmaker, Dorie was able to travel to all corners of the earth, and remained artistically, civically, and politically active well into her 80s (a proud Democrat, she’d want you to be clear on that). She loved painting, watching tennis, looking after her children and grandchildren, and spending summers at camp on Skaneateles Lake.





She brought joy and love and comfort to those who knew her. Her disarming warmth, welcome, and acceptance of all were her superpowers. She leaves behind a large family extending from coast to coast. She will be greatly missed.





Dorie was preceded in death, by her husband of over 50 years, Dr. Richard H. Phillips.





She is survived by her brother, Emmett (Bud) Quackenbush (Pat); her five children, Valerie P. Bulloch Vann, Richard H. Phillips Jr. (Maridee), Hugh K. Phillips (Toni Toland), Nancy C. Phillips (Hank Miller), and Mark V. Phillips (Debbie); grandchildren, Maxwell Bulloch (Lee Ann), Heather Martin (Kyle), Heidi Cribbs (Eric), Zach Phillips (Allison), Elizabeth Luttinger, Anthony Comis, Robert Comis Jr. (Jennifer), Larissa Comis, Mark Phillips Jr. (Vita), Ryan Phillips (Michelle), Rebecca Fabrizio; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.





There will be a celebration of her life at Baltimore Woods Nature Center located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road in Marcellus, New York, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, from 2 until 5 p.m.





Gifts in memory of Dorie Phillips may be made to Baltimore Woods Nature Center, P.O. Box 133, Marcellus, NY 13108.

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September 3, 2014

charlotte custred

I had the pleasure of getting to sit with Mrs. Dorie. I enjoyed her stories of her and her early days.We watched many tennis matches and I looked forward to her reminiscing tales of her and her husband's work. Special people! Val, you and the family are in my prayers.

September 2, 2014

Aunt Doris (and Uncle Dick) were very special people and hold a special place in my heart and memories. I was lucky to live with them during my student teaching days in Marcellus. Those times were special and I will miss both of them always. God bless!
(Marie Quackenbush Cockey - Spencerport, NY)

September 1, 2014

Ridgeview Health Services

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time

September 1, 2014

Peggy Manring

The Robinson family remembers Dorie and Dick. Thank you for many happy memories. Please know we are thinking of you. With heartfelt sympathy,

Peggy (Robinson) Manring

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