Elizabeth Jean "Jeanne" Phillips' Obituary
Decatur – Elizabeth Jean “Jeanne” (Hilderbrand) Phillips, 72, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Jeanne was born March 7, 1943 in Decatur, the daughter of Milford E. and Eva W. (Barnes) Hilderbrand, Sr. She worked as a hairdresser for more than 40 years and was co-owner of Coiffure Design. Jeanne married A. “Gene” Phillips on November 17, 1963 in Decatur and he preceded her in death February 17, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Barbara Hinkle and Linda Sarver and brother, Milford “Butch” Hilderbrand, Jr.
Surviving is her sister, Vickie (Charles) Ernst of Mt. Zion and brother, Dennis (Chris) Hilderbrand of Decatur; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews other relatives and friends.
Services to celebrate Jeanne’s life will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL.
The family would like to give special thanks to Jeanne’s home health nurses and the staff on the pediatric floor at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
The family of Elizabeth Jean “Jeanne” (Hilderbrand) Phillips is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Elizabeth Jean “Jeanne” Phillips: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/RXSQXTDWCX4B9T3B
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