Wanda Phillips

Wanda Phillips passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on the morning of April 10, 2018 with her devoted family at her side. She was born May 9, 1939 in McLendon-Chisholm, Texas to Bedford, Sr. and Geneva Estes both of whom preceded her in death along with her husband, Ray Phillips, son, James Michael Phillips, and brothers, Bedford, Jr. and Terry Estes. Wanda grew up in Rockwall and moved to Wills Point when she was 16. She graduated from Wills Point High School and on June 28, 1959, she married Ray Phillips until his passing in 2003. Wanda worked for Southwestern Bell for over 28 years as the executive assistant to the Vice President. After retiring from Southwestern Bell, Wanda’s generous personality led her to work and help others at Terrell State Hospital for ten more years lifting others spirits with her smile and gracious personality. Wanda and her husband, Ray, had many cherished friends that they spent time with including Walt Dickerson and his wife Betty and many special memories were made with their families at both planned and impromptu gatherings. After the passing of Betty and Ray, Walt and Wanda and their families’ time together still continued to grow as did love between Wanda and Walt. Their common connection of enjoying family get togethers and travel kept Wanda and Walt inseparable. She enjoyed any time to just get in the car and ride to any destination and her catchphrase was “Walt, let’s just go drive!” and off they would go. She loved her family and her effortless grace and elegance made every get together even more special. Wanda will be missed by so many who knew her and her ability to see the best in everything will be a treasured legacy that family and friends will be proud to carry forward into future generations. Wanda leaves to cherish her memory her beloved companion and best friend, Walt Dickerson; son, Doug Phillips of Terrell; daughter, Sheri Lyn Phillips of Pleasanton, TX; Mark and Shannon Dickerson of Terrell; Julie and Joey Wages of Kaufman, Anna and Ty Shafer of Terrell; grandson, Chase Phillips and wife Ashley of Sanger, TX; grandchildren: Christi and Jacob Moreno of Allen, Stephanie and Rick Royston of Allen , Brandon Wages of Dallas, Justin and Lindsey Webb of Terrell, Paige and Derrell Wells of Terrell , Chase and Taylor Shafer of Kaufman , Dawson Shafer of Terrell , Chasity and Chris Dickinson Of Kaufman, Erica Dickerson of Garland and Brittany Fortner of Kaufman; 15 great grandchildren; brothers: Bob Estes of Kaufman and Jerry Estes of Lake Hawkins, TX as well as many other extended family and a host of friends who loved her greatly and will miss her dearly. Funeral service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Woodside Cemetery in Grand Saline, Texas. Wanda's family will receive friends 6-8pm, Friday, April 13, at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. Memorials in honor of Wanda's generosity for others may be made to Terrell Senior Connect, (which partners with local senior adults providing advocacy, community partnership programs, nutrition and other direct services) PO Box 836, Terrell, TX, 75160

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Wanda Phillips

May 9, 1939 - April 10, 2018