Sylvia Phillips

Sylvia Ann Phillips, age 75, of Ozark, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 26, 2017 in the home shared with her daughter Tara, son-in-law Andy, and granddaughter, Kaelin. She was born February 11, 1942, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Theodore and Evelyn (Osborn) Rockwell. Sylvia grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. She enjoyed spending summers with her grandparents in Cherryvale, Kansas. On August 12, 1960 she and W. Leon Phillips were united in marriage. Their favorite times were spent being outdoors, water skiing, and camping. They lived in Shawnee, Kansas until retiring to the Springfield area in 1995. Sylvia was above all a faithful servant to the Lord. She had a beautiful soul and touched many with her genuine love filled heart. She dedicated her life to her family and to her Savior, Jesus. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Sylvia had a wonderful sense of humor, and made those around her feel loved. Survivors include: Her daughter, Tara Lea Jenkins and husband Andrew of Ozark; a granddaughter, Kaelin Ann Jenkins, who has her grandmother Sylvia's sweet spirit; a brother Stephen Rockwell and wife Sheryl of Overland Park, Kansas; a sister, Sandra Schendel and husband Robert of Beloit, Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Leon, preceded her in death in 2010. Also preceding her in death were a sister Sharon Madrueno and her parents. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Friday, September 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Ozark.