Judy Phillips, 75, of Wickliffe, Kentucky, passed away on June 10, 2024, at the Life Care Center of La Center in Ballard County, Kentucky.
Born on July 13, 1948, in Cairo, Illinois, to the late Clifford “Wart” Garrett and Willie Alice Carpenter Garrett, Judy was a woman whose life was marked by devotion to her family and friends. Known as the go-to babysitter, Judy’s warmth and compassion touched the lives of many families in Wickliffe. She was not only an adored mother but also a doting grandmother and great-grandmother whose legacy of love will resonate through generations. Judy’s passion for the outdoors was evident in the meticulous care she bestowed upon her garden and koi pond, which brought her immense joy and tranquility. Judy’s life was a testament to the beauty of simple pleasures and the enduring power of love. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a guiding light in the lives of those she touched.
Judy is survived by two daughters, Tonya Teeters of Wickliffe and Tori (James) Rogers of Paducah; a son, Kyle (Stacy) Seratt of Wickliffe; eight grandchildren, Nick (Dilly) Scott, Clayton (Laken) Teeters, Allie Seratt, Kylah Seratt, Sydney Seratt, Amanda (Bob) Haberberger, Ashlee (Matt) Davidson, and Katie Tiller; four sisters, Gail Jennings of Paducah, Vickie (David) Cunningham of Paducah, Nancy Riggs of Germantown, Tennessee, and Jill Harris (Larry “Gizz”) of Wickliffe; two brothers, Rodney (Toni) Garrett of Wickliffe and Timmy Garrett; and her sister-in-law, Goldie Garrett of Arlington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Phillips; two brothers, Wade Garrett and Tony Garrett; a great-grandchild, Ryan Scott; her first husband, Larry Seratt; and her parents.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe, with Bro. Larry Fraser officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the service time of 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Bethlehem Church Cemetery Fund c/o Jimmy Holt, 820 Hughes Road, Wickliffe, KY 42087.
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