Mae Dean Phillips

Mae Dean “Sade” (Sanders) Phillips, Clever, passed away after 96 years, 4 months and 24 days, on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Sonshine Manor, Republic.
Phillips was a lifelong resident of the Clever area who was known by many as being a strong willed, hard working indi- vidual, who loved her flowers and working with them.
The youngest of five children, she was born to John and Addie (Gard- ner) Sanders, on Oct. 30, 1922, in Christian County.
Phillips married her first husband Carl Pope in 1940; their marriage lasted two short weeks, due to Carl’s passing. She was then united in marriage to Earnest “Buck” Phillips on July 1, 1941, in Christian County. To this union, they were blessed with three children; Sharon, Ronnie and Stevie.
She is survived by daughter, Sharon (Glendale Hood) and son, Stevie “Lard” Phillips; sister-in-law, Jane Phillips; daughter-in-law, Charlene Phillips; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 18 great- great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Phillips was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Pope; second husband, Buck Phillips; son, Ronnie; daughter-in-law, Cheryl; brothers, Albert and Glen; and sisters, Thelma Hedgepath and Phyllis Phillips.
A visitation was Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service was Wednesday, March 27, at 2:30 p.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever Chapel, at 304 E. Drive, Clever. Burial followed the service at Delaware Cemetery, Nixa. Family and friends may share online condolences at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.