Inez D. Phillips

MOTHER INEZ DORLEEN BURCH PHILLIPS, was born on June 6, 1933 in Vineland, New Jersey to the loving union of the late Mr. Joseph F. and Mrs. Inez E. Burch. She was the second child of four children. Her sibling Lawrence, William, and Alfred Burch preceded her in death. Her formative education was and advate reader; especially of the bible. Mother Phillips graduated from Douglas High School in class of 1952 . she continued to pursue higher learning in a career of nursing where she received her LPN license at Roosevelt Hospital in the class of 1964-1965. she was not afraid to try anything! Loving beauty, she became a cosmetologist and took great pride in making other feel beautiful. God gifted her with wisdom, which she used as a counselor for “At Risk” juveniles for over eleven years. She was deeply concerned about individuals with mental health issues. Therefore, she decided to continue her gift of caring as a nurse in the psychiatric ward at University Hospital. During this time she was instrumental in empowering the patients through arts and crafts by teaching them how to make ceramics as an outlet for their lives. As a young girl, she was reared in a God fearing home and always had a love for God in her heart. She attended church faithfully with her family and learned God's principles. Through these teachings, in the early 60's she was inspired to join Cornerstone Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. I. Logan Kearse. The church name was later changed to Cornerstone Church of Christ. She later attend Star Of Bethlehem Church under the leadership of Dr. Williams E. Hamilton and was a dedicated member of the Mother's Board and she continue to support them until her death. Mother Inez Phillip's outgoing and adventurous spirit opened up a plethora of opportunities for her to travel, and explore. She could be in Baltimore in the morning, put Maria in the car, and be in Jersey by night fall. Her gift of singing allowed her to travel with gospel group for many years. Ms Inez Burch met the man of her dreams Mr. Preston H. Phillips Jr. and they were joined in holy matrimony on June 4, 1966. God blessed this loving union with four children; Sharon, Rodney, Laleta and Joseph. With her love for children and family, they reared her nieces Maria and Annette as their own children. Later her nephews Tat and Parrish Burch Joined their circle after their father and mother passed away. During this time, “Nez” as her husband affectionately called her was given the opportunity to travel to Africa. She did more in her wheelchair than individuals with both legs did and never complained. They valued family! In fact, members of there church family knew that Sunday afternoon meals were always at Phil and Inez's home. We will truly miss the mac cheese, fried chicken, collard greens, potato salad, okra & tomato and the floor to sleep on after wards. In July 2007, Mother Inez Phillips her daughter Laleta and her family loaded up the truck and moved to Miami, Florida. Truly God was guiding them all the way. Through divine intervention, she joined Jesus of Nazareth Holiness Church For All Nations, Inc. under the leadership of Pastor E. G. Mears. She was a great asset to the Church. Mother Phillips served on the Mother's Board and with the Life More Abundantly Senior Ministry. From her bed, she had an anointed telephone ministry, and served as a contact person for all their events. They will truly miss her for she was indeed a jewel.

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Inez D. Phillips

June 6, 1933 - November 2, 2013