Mattie Phillips

Mattie Ruth Ralph Phillips, 92, of Hartford passed away on March 30, 2019, at her home. She was born in Sunnydale on July 8, 1926, to the late James C. Ralph and Ruth Ora Vance Ralph. Mattie was a member of Hartford Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed dancing on Friday nights at The Barn in Rosine, she loved her country music, quilting, camping with her husband Doc when they were younger, and reading. She drove to the library every week and kept a list of every book she had read. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. "Doc" Phillips, who passed away in 2011; a son, Terry Ralph Phillips; Bonnie Edwards Phillips; her brothers, James Duff Ralph, and John "Buddy" Ralph; and her sister, Annetta Rae Ralph. Mattie is survived by her children, Larry (Brenda Sue) Phillips of Mission, Texas, Judy (Larry) Farley of Columbus, Ohio, Becky (Chris) Payton of Hartford, and Lisa (Mark) Cottrell of Petersburg Virginia; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Schapmire Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Ohio County, 1211 Old Main Street Hartford, Kentucky. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Ohio County, Dr. Kevin Gregory and Dr. Bruce Durham. Miller Schapmire Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Mattie Ruth Ralph Phillips. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Mattie Ruth Ralph Phillips at www.millerschapmire.com.