Mrs. Gertrude Huddleston Phillips age 91 of Rome, GA and longtime resident of Lebanon died December 1, 2013. A native of Wilson County, she was a homemaker and a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Jim and Cora Hall Huddleston; husband, Paul Ripley Phillips; two sisters: Ada Dunaway, Corene McCulloch; four brothers: Benton, Glen, J.C. and Howell Huddleston.

Survived by daughter, Becky (Steve) Holland; three grandchildren: Stephanie (Jasen) Spoon, Bryan (Cecily) Holland, Christy (Greg) Christian; five great-great grandchildren: Jayden, Ava, Alex and Peyton Christian, Kaitlyn Spoon; sister, May (Gene) Hendrix.

Funeral services are Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at 1 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, with Bro. Barry Keene officiating. Interment – Fairview Cemetery at Norene.

Active Pallbearers: Bryan Holland, Jasen Spoon, Greg Christian, Terry McCulloch, Ernie and Mike Huddleston. Honorary Pallbearers: Keith Hunt, Troy Booker, Landon, David and Dan Dunaway.

Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. and after 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The Ligon and Bobo Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Gertrude Huddleston Phillips.

The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is making this local announcement for the family.