Lois Phillips

RICHLAND HILLS -- Lois Jean Phillips, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 24, 2010, in her home of 55 years.        Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Richland Hills United Methodist Church. Interment: Private in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.        Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst.        Lois was born March 17, 1923, in Topeka, Kan. As an accomplished young artist, she worked in the lettering department for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and at Nellie Don's as a gifted fashion illustrator. There she met and married the love of her life, George Phillips and together they were the proud parents of five boys. Always putting her children first, she worked with her sons in their nursery business, Tropical Greenery, for 37 years, never accepting a paycheck.        Lois went to be with the Lord on what would have been her and George's 63rd wedding anniversary. One of our mother's favorite sayings was: "I have more memories than one lifetime can hold."        In addition to her parents, Grace and Robert Ambrose, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, George Phillips; their son, Gregory Phillips; and siblings, Elizabeth Ambrose and Marilee Frank.        Survivors: Brother, Robert Ambrose of Leawood, Kan.; sons, Grant and partner, Kristine, of Arlington, Gary and wife, Mary Beth, of Colleyville, Gavin and wife, Karen, of Southlake, Greer and wife, Laurie, of Haslet; grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Julie, Price, Preston, Paige, Greg, Gavin, Garrett, Sammie, Taylor and Reed; and four great-grandchildren. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lois Phillips please visit our Sympathy Store.