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Linda Sue Phillips, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at her home.
She was born March 18, 1948 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Alko and Gladys (Dyksterhouse) Slater, and graduated from Loy Norrix High School.
In 1966 Linda married Gary Phillips in Kalamazoo, and they settled in Cooper Township. As they raised their four boys in Kalamazoo, she was the ultimate homemaker.
Around 2000 they moved to their home near Corey Lake and Linda went to work as a paraprofessional in special education for the Three Rivers Community Schools. She also enjoyed working and making friends at the Swiss Valley Ski Area and Corey Lake Orchards.
Linda built lasting friendships and was constantly checking on her friends and neighbors, always there to lend a helping hand. No matter the distance between them, she made sure to stay close with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; sleepovers with “Gigi” & PaPa were a big hit.
Her life was a perfect representation of someone who would go with the flow, but carried the world.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her husband, Gary Phillips; sons, Brad Phillips, Kevin (Carrie) Phillips, and Wade Phillips; daughter-in-law, Cathy Phillips; grandchildren, Jacob (Angela) Phillips, Lindsey (Tyler) Ellis, Bryant Phillips, and Daryl Marinkovich; great-grandchildren, Katherine, Braxton, Wyatt, Ezra, Harrison, Ava, Findley, and Forest; sister, Sharon Williams; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her son, Ron Phillips.
Her family will receive friends Monday, June 15, 2026 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Owen officiating.
Donations in Linda’s memory may be given to her family in care of Gary Phillips.
