Deborah "Debbie" Jean Walker Phillips Obituary (1950

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Jean Walker Phillips Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Jean Walker Phillips, age 67, of Commiskey, Indiana entered this life on October 25, 1950 in Madison, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of Walter and Golda Colber Walker. She was a 1968 graduate of Shawe Memorial High School and resided all of her life in Jefferson County. She was a faithful member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She was inducted into the United States Army on February 3, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky. She rose to the rate of Specialist Five working in personnel during the Vietnam War. While serving she participated in Parachute Jumping sports. She was honorably discharged on January 19, 1972 from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. On September 2, 1972 Debbie was united in marriage to Larry William Phillips at the St. Mary Catholic Church in downtown Madison. On August 22, 1975 Debbie and Larry were blessed with their son, Chad William. She had owned and operated Debbie's Bulk Store in Madison for several years. Debbie worked for the Madison Consolidated School System for several years doing various jobs in the system. She lovingly cared for her son until his death on September 15, 2009. She was a devoted wife, loving mom, daughter and sister. Debbie enjoyed fishing, farming, cooking, gardening, her dog "Lucy", her favorite cow, "Bozo", watching movies, old Westerns, and watching the NFL. Debbie had fought a gallant fight against cancer. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and caring nature. Debbie died on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 9:50 p.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service VideoA LOVING FAMILY Debbie will be missed by her loving husband of 45 years, Larry William Phillips of Commiskey, Indiana; her loving sister, Shirlee Clevenger and her husband, Jerry of Warsaw, Indiana; her loving father, Walter Walker of Madison, Indiana and his companion, Norma Farrar; her brothers in law and sisters in law, Lowell Phillips, and Kelley Phillips of Commiskey; Jimmy Eversole of Kentucky, Larry Pruitt of Albany, Indiana, Linda and Jim Botkins of Versailles, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother, Golda Colber Walker died February 16, 2000, her beloved son, Chad William Phillips, died September 15, 2009. MEMORIAL VISITATION Friends may visit Sunday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.THE ROSARYThe Rosary will be prayed on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, led by, Father Christopher Craig.MILITARY HONORSFull military honors will be conducted on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana, by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion and the Fort Knox Ceremonial Unit.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Dupont Volunteer Fire Department. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.comSecure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of Deborah "Debbie" Jean Walker Phillips, please click here to visit our sympathy store.