Sandy King Phillips

Sandra “Sandy” King Phillips, 74, of Bear Creek, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. While her departure was sudden, we rejoice in her reunion with many loved ones who passed before her. 

Sandy was born at home in Gulf, NC to Margaret Skinner King and Alton King on March 1, 1950. She was a proud Chatham Central graduate, class of 1968, followed by Sanford Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper for H&H Willett Trucking and G&N Trucking. Sandy was known for her excellent cooking including her biscuits (“baby biscuits” for the littles), fried apple pies and other sweet treats. Her artistic skills were shared with many sketches of churches and decorations for VBS for her church. Sewing was also one of her talents, helping with alterations and projects for many. She loved flowers and working in her yard.

Sandy married Gerry Alan Phillips April 18, 1970. Together they built a life surrounded by friends and family. She was very active at her beloved Fall Creek Baptist Church serving as a Sunday school teacher and a member of WMU. She was actively helping with the upcoming celebration of the 225th year celebration. 

 She was preceded in death by her husband Gerry; children, Gregory Alan and Crystal Lynne Phillips; sister Alice K Christian and parents Margaret and Alton King. 

 Surviving are sister, Faye Harris (Buddy); brothers, Rayvon King and Jesse “Pete” King (Pam); nieces, Julie King-McDaniel (Ken), Jessica K. Phillips (Clay), Jennifer C. Wilkins (James), Susan H. Goldston, Tina B. Morgan (Chad), Heather B. Doucette; nephews, Ken Harris (Angie) and Jeff Christian (Tracie); multiple great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and so many that knew her as “Aunt Sandy”.

Visitation will be at Fall Creek Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 12:00-1:45 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. George Townsend presiding. The family will also receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service and at other times at the home of Buddy and Faye Harris. Friends may sign the register at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Crystal Lynne Phillips Scholarship fund. Make checks payable to Crystal L Phillips Memorial Scholarship c/o Chatham County Schools, Attn: Brittany Smith, PO Box 128, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

 Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Phillips family.