Obituary of Polly Pauline Phillips

Polly Pauline Phillips, of White Lake, passed away on July 16, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY.  She was 80 years old.

Polly was born on March 22, 1942 in Liberty, NY to John Sherwood and Arvilla O’Neill.  She married the love of her life, Paul Phillips, on April 17, 1960. She was employed by various agencies in retail and healthcare during her lifetime, including a bakery, as she was talented in the kitchen. In addition to cooking delicious meals and desserts, Polly enjoyed homesteading activities, such as canning and gardening. She took great pride in her beautiful flowers and hanging baskets.  She also loved to play Solitaire on her tablet and could often be found on Facebook messaging friends and loved ones.  Polly always made others feel at home and was always willing to help anyone in need of support. 

Polly leaves behind her husband, Paul Phillips, her daughters Debora Fagan and her husband Leo of Montgomery and Lisa Eckert and her husband William of Walden, as well as her brother Arnold and sister Sandy.  

A graveside service will be officiated by Rev. Dave Coon on Wednesday, July 20 at 1:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery, located at 1817 State Route 17B in Bethel, NY. 

Arrangements are under the care of Colonial Ramsay Funeral Home, 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY. For additional information, contact the funeral home at 845-583-5445 or visit the funeral home at www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com.