Celebrating the life of
Margaret Applewhite Phillips
July 11, 1915 - October 17, 2007
Margaret Applewhite Phillips
SAVANNAH – Margaret Applewhite Phillips, age 92, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Mrs. Phillips was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and taught school at St. James and Blessed Sacrament for over forty-five years. She was instrumental in forming the Head Start Program in Savannah.
A resident of Isle of Hope for many years, Mrs. Phillips was an avid gardener and a member and past president of the Wymberly Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Phillips, Sr. and her parents, Henry and Jennie Saunders Applewhite.
Surviving are two daughters, Michelle Phillips Whitledge of Savannah and Jude Phillips Smith and her husband Joseph B. Smith of Atlanta ; two sons, Dr. John A. Phillips, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne Smith Phillips of Columbus, GA and Robert A. Phillips and his wife Harriet Thompson Phillips of West Chester, PA; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and her brother-in-law, Henry O. Phillips of Wilmington, NC.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Rosary Service will be held at 7::00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 12:00 Noon on Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 1003 East Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31405 or The Carmelite Monastery, 11 West Back St., Savannah, GA 31419.
Jude - I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, my prayers go out to you and your family. Please let Harriet know that she is also in my prayers.
- Marian Peterson Adams, Columbia, SC
Dr. Phillips and Suzanne, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Susan Taunton
- Susan Taunton, Columbus, GA
I am so sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Johnson
- Nancy Johnson, Columbus, GA
Dr. Phillips and Family, Your mother touched the lives of countless students who entered her classroom door. What a blessing to have helped so many children. Please know that you are in my thoughts now and also in my prayers. God bless you.
- Susan Willard, Columbus, GA
Dr. and Mrs. Phillips, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time.
- Vanessa Biggers, Columbus, GA
Dear Dr. Phillips & Familey: My thoughts and Prayers are with you in the loss of your Dear Mother 'Margaret A. Phillips'. What a Wonderful Lady! Yvonne Veasey
- Yvonne Veasey, Columbus, GA
Dear Michelle, Oh how very sad I am to read of your sweet mother's passing. All of the wonderful memories of the times at your home and her love and kindness to all of us girls in 'The Group', come flooding back to me. I love you, my friend, and wish that I could ease your heartache. Please know that you, Patrick and your entire family are in my thoughts, prayers and in my heart. I hope you understand that I cannot be with you at this time. God bless and my love, Carolyn Saxon Sheehan
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
May God continue to bless you at this most difficult time.
- James Walker, Columbus, GA
Michelle,please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.Please express our thoughts to the rest of your family and please let Dr. John know that Tom who was at B.C. with him sends his prayers.You and the family will be in our prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I have fond memories of Margaret from her instruction of 2 of my children in kindergarden at St. James back in the early 1960's. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Margaret Reisman, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember how kind she was to 'Hugh Boy' my husband and the many words of encouragement to our children, Jackie and Brian Jackson at Blessed Sacrament. Your mother will be greatly missed by everyone.
- Mrs Hugh H Jackson,III, Savannah, GA
Jude, John, and Michelle, I have many fond memories of your mother, father, and all of you during my growing-up years. Your mom was a lovely lady and our street was a great place to grow up.
- Vicky Bidez Harrell, Hendersonville, NC
Jude - I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, my prayers go out to you and your family. Please let Harriet know that she is also in my prayers.
- Marian Peterson Adams, Columbia, SC
Dr. Phillips and Suzanne, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Susan Taunton
- Susan Taunton, Columbus, GA
I am so sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Johnson
- Nancy Johnson, Columbus, GA
Dr. Phillips and Family, Your mother touched the lives of countless students who entered her classroom door. What a blessing to have helped so many children. Please know that you are in my thoughts now and also in my prayers. God bless you.
- Susan Willard, Columbus, GA
Dr. and Mrs. Phillips, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time.
- Vanessa Biggers, Columbus, GA
Dear Dr. Phillips & Familey: My thoughts and Prayers are with you in the loss of your Dear Mother 'Margaret A. Phillips'. What a Wonderful Lady! Yvonne Veasey
- Yvonne Veasey, Columbus, GA
Dear Michelle, Oh how very sad I am to read of your sweet mother's passing. All of the wonderful memories of the times at your home and her love and kindness to all of us girls in 'The Group', come flooding back to me. I love you, my friend, and wish that I could ease your heartache. Please know that you, Patrick and your entire family are in my thoughts, prayers and in my heart. I hope you understand that I cannot be with you at this time. God bless and my love, Carolyn Saxon Sheehan
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
May God continue to bless you at this most difficult time.
- James Walker, Columbus, GA
Michelle,please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.Please express our thoughts to the rest of your family and please let Dr. John know that Tom who was at B.C. with him sends his prayers.You and the family will be in our prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I have fond memories of Margaret from her instruction of 2 of my children in kindergarden at St. James back in the early 1960's. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Margaret Reisman, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember how kind she was to 'Hugh Boy' my husband and the many words of encouragement to our children, Jackie and Brian Jackson at Blessed Sacrament. Your mother will be greatly missed by everyone.
- Mrs Hugh H Jackson,III, Savannah, GA
Jude, John, and Michelle, I have many fond memories of your mother, father, and all of you during my growing-up years. Your mom was a lovely lady and our street was a great place to grow up.
- Vicky Bidez Harrell, Hendersonville, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
