Marilyn Jean Phillips

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MARILYN JEAN PHILLIPS

Marilyn Jean Phillips passed away at her home in Oakton, Virginia on the morning of Saturday, October 15th, 2011. Among four brothers, she was the only daughter of Esther Mary Peters and Donald Fredrick Hannant of Griggsville, Illinois. Marilyn was born in Pittsfield, Illinois on August 3, 1944; she was 67 years old.

On October 28, 1967 she married Robert Paul Phillips at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington, VA. In her 44 incredible years of marriage to Robert, she travelLed the globe with him and had four children, imparting to them her devotion to God and charity to others.

Marilyn loved summers in New Brunswick at their Campobello Island residence. She was an enthusiastic bird watcher and rock collector and enjoyed, immensely, strolls along the rocky beaches. She was the co-captain on their boat, the Marilyn J, and loved the trips around the island and whale watching with her husband. She freely gave her time to those in need and had a knack of easily making friends wherever she went. She was also a devoted Grandmother, spending time each week with her grandkids after school.

Marilyn was a devout Catholic and prayed the Sacred Scripture each morning and the Rosary each afternoon. As a testament to her faith, she shared much of her time and talents by volunteering at her faith community at St. Mark's Catholic Church. She co-developed Helping Hands Ministry and coordinated volunteers to make meals, provide transportation, and make visits to the homebound and elderly. She organized yearly luncheons to connect the generations of school-aged children to the seniors as well as arranged entertainment and home cooked foods. Her desire to serve others and share her gifts and talents has enriched many lives and leaves her memory as a legacy to be emulated. She will be missed greatly, yet her spirit lives on in those who knew her.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Robert; four children, Lisa, Paul, Jason, and Bruce; four grandchildren, Jackson, Jordan, Benjamin, and Caleb; her father, Donald; brothers Phil and Bill, and predeceased by her mother Esther, and brothers David and Larry.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Mark's Catholic Church in Memory of Marilyn Phillips

Funeral Home:

Money & King Funeral Home

171 W. Maple Ave.

Vienna, VA

US 22180

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  1. I was so saddened to hear about Marilyn’s passing this morning. Although our interaction was limited to various SPC social events over the past 20 years we shared something in common – our devotion to Bob. Heartfelt condolences to all the Phillips family.

  2. To Bob and the Phillips family: Please accept our deepest condolences. It was a shock to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

  3. My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find strength during this difficult time. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

  4. Dear Bob and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife, Marilyn and the Mother of your children — Lisa, Paul, Jason and Bruce and Grandmother of their children. I remember the first time I met Marilyn. We had some kind of meeting at SPC at the old facility on Quincy. I had just started to be your admin assistant. She held my hand. She did so many wonderful things for people in need. She was a wonderful woman. Although this is probably not the appropriate time to say this — but I have to thank you, Bob, for what you did for me to make a different career move. I am so happy. If you are in the area, please look me up — 4G20 OHB. Again with my deepest sympathy, your friend, annette

  5. Bob, I am sending my deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort as you mourn the loss of your dear wife. I know personally how difficult it is to lose your loved one unexpectedly. You and your family will get through it in time with God’s help and the support of your closest friends and family. With sympathy, Hollis


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