Phillips, Judy Owenby (Cleveland)

  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Judy Owenby Phillips
Judy Owenby Phillips

Judy Owenby Phillips, 75, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at the family residence.

Judy was born in Cleveland and she was the daughter of the late Annie Wakefield Owenby and Dillard Owenby Sr. Her husband, Leon Phillips and numerous siblings and in-laws also preceded her in death.

Judy was retired from the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for Bradley County with a number of years service. She was an avid bowler and bowled in leagues. She enjoyed going to country music concerts and was a big Vince Gill fan. Most of all, she enjoyed being a grandmother and spending time with her grandchildren. Judy was a Christian.

Survivors include her daughter, Leisa Winner (Gary), Birchwood, Tennessee; son, Jacen Phillips (Melissa), Cleveland; grandchildren, Zack Scoggins, Samuel Bain, Jaxen Phillips, Garrett Phillips; sisters, Ina Sue Owenby, Atlanta, Georgia, Vickie Ogle, Cleveland; brother, Duke Owenby (Joan), Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.

The Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Chapel with Pastor Jamie Tuttle officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as casket bearers.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Chapel who has charge of the arrangements.

You may share your condolences and your memories with Judy's family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.

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