Betty Phillips, 97 died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on September 13, 1927, the daughter of Edwin and Ruth (Laflin) Schmale, on the family farm south of Clay Center, Kansas. Later, the family moved to Palmer, Kansas. She married Sam Phillips on February 14, 1958, and he preceded her in death on May 24, 2004. Betty and Sam worked for many years and retired from Litton industries in Simi, California before moving back to Clay Center, Kansas to be closer to family.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sisters-in-law: Leo
(Darlene), Merle (Kay), Orn Dale (Sandy), and Dwaine (Reva) Schmale, sister and brother-in-law, Nola Bierbaum (Edwin), son Pat Phillips, and daughter-in-law Brenda Phillips.
She is survived by four sons, Dan (Dee) Hilton and Gary (Betty) Hilton of Kansas, David Phillips of California and Mike Phillips of Arizona.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Paul Tessaro officiating
Memorial contributions may be made to Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home
Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com
