Vinie McKnight Phillips

Vinie McKnight Phillips, 91, of Dyersburg, died Monday February 4, 2019, at Dyersburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Moge and Beatrice McKnight. She was a long time member of Holy Hills Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Thursday February 7, 2019, at 2 pm in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Officiating will be Brother James Branscum and Brother Dennis Knowles with interment to follow in Palestine Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday February 6, 2019, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by four children Sheila Phillips of Dyersburg, Rod Phillips (Valerie) of New Bern, NC, Tim Phillips (Debbie) of Newbern, TN, and Cindy Rhodes (Johnny) of Dyersburg, TN, nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one step grandson. She is also survived by her sisters Saundra Combs and Alice McIntosh both of Newbern and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband Odis Phillips, her great-grandson Charlie Ballinger, sisters Violet Stout and Betty Murray and brother Sidney McKnight. Privileged to serve as pallbearers are Johnny Rhodes, Josh Rhodes, Clint Throgmorton, Jeremy Phillips, Seth Phillips, Ethan Ballinger and honorary pallbearers Adam Smith and Jacob Warner. We are privileged and honored to serve the Phillips family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.