PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Maria Rose Phillips, 85, died March 1, 2020, at her home.
Born Dec. 9, 1934, in Colton, Calif., daughter of the late Dolores Almaras and Thomas Placencia, she served in U.S. Army as nurse’s aide.
On June 14, 1957, in West Palm Beach, Florida, she married William Edward Phillips, preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 2016.
Also preceding her in death were one son, William Edward Phillips Jr., on July 23, 1973; and 12 brothers.
Survivors include: two daughters, Lillian “DeDe” Olsen of Florida and Cindy Lou Phillips Grigsby of Portageville; and two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Friday at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville.
Online condolences may be shared at delislefuneralhome.net.