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Mary Anna Phillips

Mary Anna Phillips, 91, born in Weisenberg Township, and lifelong resident of Stines Corner, died June 14, 2013, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home.

The daughter of the late Clarence and Minnie Smith, she was the wife of the late William S. Phillips.

A graduate of Camps One Room School House in 1936, she worked as a telephone operator at the Kutztown Telephone Exchange.

She and her husband later owned and operated the Wm. S. Phillips Hardware Store in Stines Corner for 45 years.

She served as president of the Claussville Garden Club for several years.

Throughout her life, she was dedicated to serving God.

She was a member of Ziegels Lutheran congregation where she sang with the choir, taught Sunday School for more than 40 years and was the first woman to serve on the church council.

She was an avid Phillies fan, never missing the opportunity to listen to the games on her radio. She also loved collecting a variety of antiques, flower and vegetable gardening, and watching birds.

She was devoted to her family and friends.

Her survivors include a daughter, Doris, wife of Thomas Brunner; sons Robert, Donald and his wife, Sharon; and daughter-in-law Alida Phillips; grandchildren Jennifer Phillips, Meredith Peters, Patti Mangold, Wendy Nguyen, Marci Nagle, Sarah and David Phillips; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Forrest Smith; sister Mae Bittner; and sister-in-law Mildred Lucas.

She was predeceased by son, William, and sister, Anna Mae Gruber, wife of Ralph Gruber.

She will be lovingly remembered and missed by all her family and those who knew her.

Her services will be at 2 p.m. June 23 at Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville.

Calling hour will be from 1-2 p.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Brein-igsville, PA 18031.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.