Boonville, IN. – Elois Kay Phillips, 73, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home in Leitchfield, Kentucky.
Elois was born in Boonville, Indiana on July 21, 1945 to the late Cecil and Gladis Pansy (Gentry) Nix.
She was born, raised and spent all but 6 years in her hometown of Boonville, Indiana. She was a hard working woman who could do anything. She loved her family and friends beyond words. Elois was strong, selfless, loyal, and the kindest of souls. She lived in Kentucky the last 6 years where she passed at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was of Pentecostal faith and loved God.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers; 6 sisters; grandson, Kyle Phillips; son, Gregory Phillips; husband, Oral Phillips.
Elois is survived by her children, Juanita Puckett of Boonville, IN; Teresa Rice (Mike) of Boonville, IN; Tina Phillips of Kokomo, IN; Pansy Phillips of Boonville, IN; daughter-in-law, Janette Phillips of Richland, IN; sisters, Jackie Libbert (Bob); Katherine Heidorn; 14 grandchildren, Kerry Nix (Sheena); Ashley Higgins (Shane); Tirney Lemond (Billy); Thomas Rice (Janet); Sheena Rice; Jamie Pieper (Clint); Elizabeth Mundell (Robert); Candace Little (Luke); Carisa Cannon (Mike); Jessica Torstenson (Derick); Joshua Phillips; Sabrina James (Damion); Skyler Phillips; Courtney Ulrich; 23 great-grandchildren; adopted granddaughter and special friend, Amy Nelson (Willie); adopted granddaughter and partner in crime, Khalie Nelson; adopted grandsons, Eddie Nelson and Travis Nelson; amazing grandson-in-law and her very best friend forever, Shane Higgins.
Services will be 10 A.M. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana with Pastor Fred Fisher officiating. Burial will be at Garrison Chapel Cemetery in Gentryville, Indiana.
Visitation will be 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the funeral home and from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday.
Memorial contribution may be made to the family to help with remaining funeral expense.
