JoAnn P. Phillips, 73, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 1:25 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN.
She was born Feb. 5, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, to Glenn Prinkey and Herble (Hyatt) Parker.
JoAnn was a member of The River Christian Fellowship, LaPorte. She loved to attend church and read.
In Pennsylvania, she married the love of her life, Jim Phillips, who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents, grandparents and great-grandchild, Rory Tinoco.
Surviving are seven children, Kim Hawkins, David McMillan and Tracey Chavez, all of LaPorte, Sherri Phillips of Florida, Stephen Libera of Oklahoma, Jordan Libera of LaPorte, and John Yocum of Pennsylvania; one sister, Jan Huth of Oregon; and 25 grandchildren: Amber Burosh, Brady Dora, Mariah Held, Brenden Held, Brandon McMillan, Michael McSweeney, Eryn, Breland, Breanna and Paigh McMillan, Hannon Phillips, Nicholas Madden, Kristan Presley, Tiffeny, Katelyn and Hailey Sweger, Faith, James, Alexander, Joshua and Noah Phillips, Gracie, Christopher and Riley Libera, and Aria Harradon.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at The River Christian Fellowship, 2699 N. Ind. 39, LaPorte, with Pastor Jack Balon officiating. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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