Wanda Phillips

Wanda Phillips, 89, of Versailles passed away at 7 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the home of her grandson in Lawrenceburg. She was born near Vevay on May 7, 1935, the daughter of Walter and Catherine Cleeter Rose. She was married to Lee Phillips on October 18, 1952 and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2009. Survivors include two daughters Bennilee (Russell) Hornsby of Osgood and Sandy (Lynn) Works of Bennington; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Marcia, son-in-law Pete Holcomb, her granddaughter Clarissa Westmeier, her brother Wayne Rose, sister-in-law Fleeta Belle Smith, and her in-laws Leroy and Bernice Phillips. Wanda's working career spanned many years with employment at Ripley Publishing, the Florence Speedway, and US Shoe in Vevay and Osgood. She and Lee also operated a grocery store for many years from their home on the north side of Versailles. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, doing puzzles, was a very talented upholsterer, and had driven powderpuff sprint cars at the Osgood Fairgrounds. She especially enjoyed the company and companionship of her dog Lilly. Wanda was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church and the Versailles American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Fairview. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion Auxiliary or the Olive Branch Cemetery in care of the funeral home.