Doris Jean Webb Phillips

Doris Jean Webb Phillips, age 75 years, a resident of Marion and formerly of Tunnel Hill, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2020 at 2:14PM at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville, Indiana. Doris “Jean” as she was affectionately known by her family and friends was born November 10, 1944 in Carbondale, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ray Webb and Golda (Hankla) Webb. Jean is survived by her children- Angela (George) Berry of Waterloo and Brett (Shannon Ponce) Phillips of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 2 granddaughters- Jessica and Alyssa Berry; 2 sisters- Elaine (Reggie) Romine of Danville and Charlene (Dale) Hodge of Goreville; 3 brothers- Kenneth (Edith) Webb, Glenn (Phyllis) Webb and Phil (Cara) Webb all of Tunnel Hill; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by- her brother and sister-in-law- Bob (Edna Ann) Webb; 2-sisters and brothers-in-law- Myra (Harley) Throgmorton and Norma (David) Martin. In her younger years, Jean had attended the Goreville Public School System. She then attended and graduated from SIU in Carbondale where she received her teaching degree. Jean had taught at numerous schools which included Fairfield Community High School, Flora Community High School, where she instructed the girls physical education class and was the sponsor of the GAA, Rhythmettes and the cheerleaders. Jean later taught at and retired from the Winston Salem Forsyth County School System in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Jean was a member of the Johnson County Homemakers Extension. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, playing solitaire and enjoyed visiting with all of her family and friends. A service honoring the life of Doris Jean Webb Phillips will be conducted Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2020 at 3PM at the Community of Christ Church, 5170 Tunnel Hill Road, Tunnel Hill, Illinois, 62972. Dr. Glenn Webb will officiate. Burial will be in the Webb Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2020, from 1PM-3PM at the Community of Christ Church. Memorials may be made to the Community of Christ Church or to the Webb Cemetery. Donations for either may be sent to Phil Webb, 5140 Tunnel Hill Road, Tunnel Hill, IL 62972.

Doris Jean Webb Phillips

November 10, 1944 - February 19, 2020