Frances E. Phillips, 97, of Rock Island, died Friday, April 28, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island.  A funeral service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island.  Visitation will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 4-6 pm at the funeral home.  Burial will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Frances was born in Collinsville, Missouri on July 31, 1925, a daughter of James W. Sr. and Vella Holland Still Paris.  She married Charles E. Phillips on February 21, 1946 in Princeton, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on April 24, 1992.

Frances was a nurse's aide for twenty years at Moline Public Hospital.  She retired in 1982.  Upon retirement, Frances worked part-time in the cafeteria at Rock Island High School.

Frances enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their various activities.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Jean Phillips, Rock Island, Timmie E. (Elaine) Phillips, Rock Island and Tommie D. (Deb) Phillips, North Fort Myers, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Sheryl Carlin, sons, Charles and Larry Phillips and ten siblings.

Online condolences, memories and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com