Orin Odessa McPhillips

SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday at Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Dahl Howard, Jr., a family member, and Rev. Scott Penrod, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Pampa, officiating. Graveside rites are courtesy of Pampa Chapter #65 Order of the Eastern Star, and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of PampaBIOGRAPHY: Mrs. McPhillips was born June 14, 1918 in Hutchinson County, Texas, to Clayton and Sallie B. Mathis. She married John J. McPhillips, Sr., on August 26, 1959 in Pampa. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1997. She was a retired nurse. She was a 55-year Endow Member and Past Worthy Matron of the Top O? Texas Chapter #1064 Order of the Eastern Star in Pampa. She was an Honoree Life Member of the Elks Lodge, and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Conroe. She served in many offices and participated in many patriotic ceremonies. She had a very loving and loyal heart. She was a true Texas cowgirl who grew up on the range learning values, respect and courage to endure throughout her life. She loved life and enjoyed helping others. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sallie Jane McPhillipsSURVIVORS: Daughter: Evelyn A. McCauley Christensen and husband Charles J. Christensen of Ingram. Son: John J. McPhillips and wife Linda McPhillips of Conroe. 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great-GrandchildrenMEMORIALS: To the attention of Georgia Fae, for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Weatherford Assembly #87, 1977 Hill Top Circle, Weatherford, Texas 76085