Sarah Lee Phillips

1861–1949 (age 88)

Biography

Sarah Lee Phillips, born in 1861, was held in high regard as a pillar of her family and as a caring presence to her friends and neighbors. Those she touched remember her for kindness, resilience, and the countless quiet acts of love she extended throughout her life.

She is laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery, where the paths she once walked are still traced by those who pause to honor her gentle spirit.

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