The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
MRS. ]. H. PHILLIPS DIES AT HOSPITAL
End Comes Peacefully After Long Illness = Funeral
 Services Wednesday

Funeral services of the late Mrs. Minnie Holman Phillips, beloved wife of pr. John H. Phillips, superinten- dent of the Birmingham public schools. will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. inter- mont in Elmwood cemetery. The exercises were deferred to that time, waiting on the return from Syracuse, N. r., of Dr. John A. Mac Sporran, pastor of the church, and the arrival of the only sister of the deceased. Mrs. Pearl Wolverton of Washington.
 Mrs. Phillips passed away peace fully yesterday morning, at e:3o o'clock. at a local hospital. having suffered many years. In spite of her inSalided condition, she kept abreast of the things about her to the last, and was a leader in the educational and culdral affairs of the commit nifty.
 Mrs. Phillips is survived by her mother, Mrs. Fannie O. Holman, now 8S years of age her only sister, Mrs. Pearl Wolverton of Washington; her brother, J. B. Holman of Camden, Ala; her nephew. w. H. Wolverton of Birmingham and other nieces and nephews.
 Selected PaIIbearers
 The pallbearers, with two excep- lions, were selected by Mrs. Phillips herself. They are:
 Active: Frazer Banks, S. J. Cole. pr. s. c. Brown. Dr. C. B. Glenn (Dr. Glenn is abroad and cannot serve), pr. l. Y. Jones, w. H. Vol lrsA IfAt .fr, Tu cobs and John s. White.
 Honorary. Mrs Joseph McLaster. Mrs. John London, Mrs. John London, Jr.; Miss Annie Williams. Mrs Frank Lathrop, Mrs. w. D. Smith, Mrs. Sam Adler Mrs S. J. Cole, Miss Willie AL len. Mrs J. s. Scott
 Mrs. Phillips was born In Camden, Ala, in 1861. She came to Birming ham in the early days of the Bir mingham public schools and taught In them so capably and lovingly that the memory of herlyears in that serv- ice is regarded as one of the most precious events in their lives by many men and women of Birmiflg- ham.
 In 1898, she was married to Dr. Phillips at the home of her sister in Washington. Although since mar riage she had not taught In the schools, her interest remained wi sh them, and in all community paths of culture and uplift. She was first pres dent of the free kindergarten and a staunch supporter. A great sufferer for many years, she still maintained her interest in the Cadmean circle and taught class in psychology as late as 8 few months ago.
 Tribute to Mrs. Phillips
 HTf ie conforf fn tbnueapd. or friends of the beloved Mrs. J. IT, Phillips." said Mrs. J. D. Collins, "to know that her passing was so gentle and that she-did not suffer, but vert into the life beyond with the sweet spirit and splendid courage she pos- sessed throughout her life to so re- markable a degree. She will be greatly missed.
 Although not active in civic af- fairs since her health became im- paired nine years ago. she still kept alive her interest and was always ready to help as best she could and she gave inspiration by example and advice.
 Birmingham has lost a woman of marvellous culture. @ splendid men tality and a personality which made it's impress wherever and whenever she came in contact with her fellow being. A sweet, true spirit and a splendid Christian woman. an unself- ish wife, a loyal friend. a splendid citizen and an example of patience and fortitude has gone, but her in- fluence will live long"