Debra Lynn Lilly Phillips, 68, of Lerona, died peacefully Monday afternoon, June 15, 2026, at her home with family by her side.

Born February 14,1958, in Pipestem, she was the daughter of the late Earl Lilly & Betty Jo Thompson Lilly.

Debbie graduated from Athens High School. She worked at Pipestem State Park and Glenwood Healthcare Center. Debbie had attended Rocky Mount Community Church.

She was devoted to her family and loved her grandkids. Debbie enjoyed canning & working in her flower bed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a son Anthony Phillips, three siblings, Bouncer Lilly, Jimmy Milam & Dovey Tolliver.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Larry Hershell Phillips, two sons & spouses, Aaron & Hollie Phillips, J.O. & RaeLynn Phillips, 4 granddaughters, 2 grandsons & 1 great granddaughter, two siblings, Darlene & Neal Browning, Lois & Tommy Grimmitt.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 19, 2026, in the Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Herb Wills officiating. Burial will follow in the Phillips Family Cemetery on Browns Ridge Road Lerona. Friends may visit with family on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the service time.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.mmeorialfd.com.  The Phillips family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.