Dorothy J. Phillips

Dorothy J. Phillips, 95, of Washington passed away at 1:50AM, Thursday, November 7, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on July 23, 1924, in Peoria the daughter of John and Iva Summers Parker. 

Surviving are one daughter Juanita Powers in Washington, IL; one son Doug Clymer of Freeport, IL; one step-daughter Carol (Russell) Jones of West Peoria, IL. Also surviving are two grandsons Brad Powers and Brian Powers both of Washington, three great grandchildren and son-in-law Bill Mossholder  also survive.  One daughter, Alice Mossholder, one brother Jack Parker, one sister Lucille Mickens preceded her in death.  

She worked as a waitress for many years as Marshall’s Restaurant and Mac’s Restaurant both in Washington and later at Wernsman’s Restaurant in Germantown Hills. She enjoyed life, especially spending time with her family and many friends. 

Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00AM, Thursday November 14, 2019, at Grace Bible Church in Washington. Pastor Adam Kipp will officiate. Memorial visitation will be from 10:00AM until 10:45AM Thursday also at the church.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton.   Memorials in her name may be given to Grace Bible Church, parking lot fund. To share a memory or send a condolence, visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

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