Sandra J. Phillips
May 5, 1938 -
March 4, 2018
Sandra J. Phillips 1938 – 2018
Sandra J. Phillips, 79, of Kenosha, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at her home.
Born on May 5, 1938 in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Wallace E. and Alice E. (Gifford) Lawell. She was a 1956 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
On November 23, 1956, Sandra married the love of her life, Thomas L. Phillips, in Booneville, Miss. They were happily married for 57 years, setting a wonderful example of a loving marriage.
Sandra was employed as Executive Secretary at Warwick Electronics before leaving her position to stay home and raise their two adopted daughters. She volunteered for years at the Forest Park Elementary School library, as a Girl Scout leader and at the voting polls. Sandra returned to the workforce in the early ‘80s, serving as Computer Lab Manager at various schools within the Kenosha Unified School District.
Sandra was a member of First United Methodist Church and its “Second Fifty” Club and the Kenosha Senior Center.
Surviving are her daughters, Elizabeth A. (David) Boettcher and Stacey J. (Michael) Palumbo, both of Kenosha; and two grandchildren, Samantha E. Palumbo and Tyler R. Palumbo, both of Kenosha. She also leaves behind her loving puppy, Snickers, who is loved by all.
Sandra is further survived by her brothers, James W., Sr. (Mary) and Brian C. (Mary) Lawell, both of Las Cruces, NM; and a sister, Wendy L. (Irving) Benveniste of Belmont, CA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas L. Phillips, in 2014.
Sandra’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude for the excellent, compassionate care provided by her amazing caregivers – Tammy, Rosie, Carol, Susan, Walinda, Caroline, Kristina, Jaclyne, Alice, Sheri and Laura, among many others – and by Dr. James Bury and Chrissy. We will always be grateful to Kindred Hospice staff Linda, Jodene, Ally, Chaplain Kelly, Marion and Rachel for their loving and compassionate care.
Service Info
A Memorial Service honoring Sandra’s life will be held on Thursday, March 8th at 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 919 60th Street.
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Dorothy DalpaosLouie and I would like to thank the family of Sandra Phillips. I worked with Sandy at Jefferson Elementary School in the Computer Labs. She was in the Main Building and I was in the Annex, There are not enough words to express who Sandy was. She was smart, sincere, funny,and most of all I will always be grateful that she considered me her friend. Sandy and Tom were the greatest couple and the example of what a true marriage should be. I am so happy that her daughters and family took so good care of her with the help of wonderful care takers. I will never forget Sandy. With Sincere Sympathy, Dorothy and Louie Dalpaos
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Marilyn RichterTo all of Sandy's family. Sorry to hear that Sandy passed away. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, She is now at peace and with Tom.
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Nancy and Jack MarshallJack and I send our condolences on the passing of your Mom. She fought a devastating disease for a long time. Always hard to lose a loved one...she was blessed by the loving care you gave her and others who helped care for her. Since we are out of town, we are unable to attend the service. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy and Jack Marshall
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Bill and Marianne GerminaroWe have been honored to call Sandy our neighbor for 30 years. We will miss Sandy and all the talks we had outside in our yards about our travel experiences and raising our families. You gave us some great advice in getting the information we needed to prepare our sons for college to making strawberry rhubarb jam, to being the envy of the neighborhood with the garden your husband Tom and you had! Through the years We had some great conversations on her patio with her then husband Tom. We told them they were the best neighbors we ever had and enjoyed their company. Rest In Peace Sandy, you are now with your husband Tom and the Lord Jesus Christ. Love your neighbors Bill and Marianne
