Marie Phillips

Marie Phillips, age 69, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She went peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in McClellan, Florida on January 8, 1944. She was long time resident of the Berrydale-Jay community. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, wife, aunt and friend to all of those who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to church and attending church functions. She attended Ebenezer Church and was Pentecostal by faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Grady Dixon; mother, Annie Cantline Dixon; brothers, David Dixon and Johnny Dixon and her sister, Esther Hawkins. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (David)Coffey of Dixonville, Florida; grandson, Matthew Cooley and a great-granddaughter, Jaeci Cooley both of Jay, Florida. A step-granddaughter, Cara Coffey of Milton, Florida. Two sisters, Eloise Butts of Brewton, Alabama and Vera Barnhill of Pensacola, Florida and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 6-9 pm at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Jay Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Thompson officiating services. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Church Cemetery in Berrydale, Florida. The family wishes to thank all the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice and Jay Hospital for the excellent care you gave Marie and her family during this most difficult time. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements