Ree Harwood Phillips' Obituary
Ree Harwood Phillips, 90, of Albemarle, passed away on
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Atrium Health Stanly. Funeral service will be
held at 11AM on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Salem United Methodist Church
with Reverend David Talbert officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Friday, September 27, 2019 at
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle.
Born July 22, 1929, in Stanly County, Ree was the daughter
of the late Lectie Poplin Harwood and D. Gilbert Harwood. Mrs. Phillips
graduated Valedictorian from Millingport High School before completing her
undergraduate at Catawba College. She went on to receive her Master?s Degree
from UNC-Charlotte while teaching. Ree taught school for 30 years in North
Carolina ending her career at Albemarle Junior High School. She was a lifetime
member at Salem United Methodist Church where she was the organist for 15
years, taught Sunday school, was the early chairman of the 60 club, and a longtime
member of United Methodist Women where she received a special recognition pin.
Ree established the Gilbert and Lectie Harwood Scholarship Fund in the early
1990?s and was the author of the book: History of Salem Church. The proceeds
from the sale of the book were used to buy cabinets for the history room. Some
of Mrs. Phillips favorite hobbies were reading, needlework, playing bridge, and
putting together puzzles.
Ree is survived by her sons: James A. Phillips, Jr. (Karmen) of Albemarle, NC, Alan Harwood Phillips (Leslie) of Brecksville, OH, and Larry T. Phillips (Sandy) of Goose Creek, SC; grandchildren Gilbert A. Phillips, Paul T. Phillips, and Samuel J. Phillips all of OH; and step grandchild Savannah Mock. Mrs. Phillips is preceded in death by her husband James Alfred Phillips and brother D.G. Harwood, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to
the Salem United Methodist Church Building Fund at 20897 NC-73, Albemarle, NC
28001.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving
the Phillips family.
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