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Emma Louise <I>Benedict</I> Phipps

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Emma Louise Benedict Phipps

Birth
Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Death
30 Jun 2019 (aged 94)
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, USA
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McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Emma Louise Phipps, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Hill View Retirement Center. Born in Marion Co., KY on March 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Albert Warren and Stella Vivian Homan Benedict. She was also preceded in death by son, Larry Lee Phipps; great-grandson, Taylor Pierron; five brothers, Ed, Curt, William, Vivian Warren "V.W." and Garland Benedict; and three sisters, Sarah Votaw, Lorene Bagwell and Christine Graves.

Emma retired from dental assisting, working 20 years with W.T. Wright, DDS and 12 years with Richard Brunner, DDS. She was a member of the former Franklin Ave. UMC, now Cornerstone UMC. Emma was a 1943 Lebanon (KY) High School graduate.

Much beloved by her family and dear friends, Emma was a great cook, baker and quilter who shared her talents with many.

After losing her son Larry to leukemia in 1978, she arranged to donate her body to the Ohio State University for medical research.

The family extends special thanks to the Hill View staff and Drs. Arrick, Marchyn and Kataria for quality care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date under the direction of the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth.
Emma Louise Phipps, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Hill View Retirement Center. Born in Marion Co., KY on March 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Albert Warren and Stella Vivian Homan Benedict. She was also preceded in death by son, Larry Lee Phipps; great-grandson, Taylor Pierron; five brothers, Ed, Curt, William, Vivian Warren "V.W." and Garland Benedict; and three sisters, Sarah Votaw, Lorene Bagwell and Christine Graves.

Emma retired from dental assisting, working 20 years with W.T. Wright, DDS and 12 years with Richard Brunner, DDS. She was a member of the former Franklin Ave. UMC, now Cornerstone UMC. Emma was a 1943 Lebanon (KY) High School graduate.

Much beloved by her family and dear friends, Emma was a great cook, baker and quilter who shared her talents with many.

After losing her son Larry to leukemia in 1978, she arranged to donate her body to the Ohio State University for medical research.

The family extends special thanks to the Hill View staff and Drs. Arrick, Marchyn and Kataria for quality care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date under the direction of the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth.

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