Cathy Phillips' Obituary
Cathy L. Phillips, 57 of Cincinnati passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Monroe County Hospital in Albia after fighting cancer at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Chicago. Cathy was born to Lee & Joan (Dwight) Graves on March 22, 1958 in Centerville, Iowa. On September 24, 1977 Cathy was united in marriage to Richard Phillips in Cincinnati, Iowa. To this union were two children: Richard & Travis. She received her education from Centerville High School graduating in 1976. Cathy would further her education at Indian Hills Community College, receiving her RN Degree in 1989. She was employed by Monroe County Hospital for a time and later became employed by Care Initiatives Hospice. Cathy loved being a nurse, loved helping people. Not only did Cathy spend a career taking care of sick people, she also enjoyed caring for her animals. She enjoyed boating with friends and family, crocheting and crafting. Cathy enjoyed cooking for her family and of courseâ?¦.shopping. Survivors include her husband, Richard N. Phillips of Cincinnati, children: Richard R. Phillips "Short" (Angela Fuller) of Centerville, Travis N. Phillips (Alec Steele) of Cincinnati, grandson, Tyler Dylan Phillips of Cincinnati, mother, Joan Graves of Cincinnati, Iowa, siblings: Gayla Sue Graves of Cincinnati, Danny Graves (Susan) of Cincinnati and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Graves. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Thomas Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be all day Monday, July 13, 2015 at Thomas Funeral Home with the family present from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Care Initiatives Hospice and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Cathy Phillips please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Pleasant Hill Cemetery 18000 584th St
Cincinnati, IA 52549 Visitation JUL 13. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected] Funeral Service JUL 14. 10:30 AM (CDT) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected]
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