Margaret Virginia Phillips

Margaret Virginia Phillips, age 87 of Demorest, Georgia took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Born in White County, Georgia on July 07, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Homer Eston & Bonnie Mae Truelove Nix. Virginia was a graduate of South Habersham High School, Class of 1955. She worked in the sewing industry for approximately 40 years just to name a few – Baldwin Garment, Clarkesville Garment, Orbit Manufacturing, and others. Virginia enjoyed square dancing, fishing, puzzles, reading, and flowers. She was a wonderful cook with her specialties being pecan pies, macaroni & cheese casserole, and making pear relish. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, especially the “Gaither’s.” Most of all, Virginia loved and enjoyed time with family, grandkids, and especially her great-grandkids. She always looked forward to once-a-month dinners with her classmates. Virginia was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Phillips; brothers, Wayne Nix & Richard Nix; sisters & brothers-in-law, Vivian & Joe Burton, Carolyn & Troy Skelton.

Survivors include her only child, Rebecca “Becky” Lynne & Ricky Taylor; grandchildren, Bronson & Brittany Taylor, Meredith & Austin Whisenant; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Taylor & Colby Taylor; sisters, Lois Holbrook, Catherine Hobson, & Joyce Jones; brothers & sisters-in-law, Raymond Nix, Rev. Robert & Ann Nix; Sue Nix; many nieces, nephews, friends; as well as her late husband’s son, Dwight & his wife, Elaine Phillips & his two children, Tammy & Lisa and brother-in-law, Tommy Payne.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Robert Nix & Rev. Austin Kelley officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

An online guest registry is available for the Phillips family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

The family would like to say a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice team – especially Eva, Sarah, & Lynn for the love, care, & support they provided.

Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256