Alice A. Phillips

Age 88, formerly of Coburn St., Elmira, NY, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2006 in the Tioga Nursing Facility, Waverly, NY. Alice was born June 24, 1917, to the late Allen D. and Ethel C. Austin in Boston, MA.Alice graduated from the Boston School of Domestic Services.After she married Harold F. Phillips on September 22, 1940, they moved to Elmira, NY. She was employed for 25 years at Sears and also worked for the Board of Elections.For 66 years, she was a member of the North Presbyterian Church of Elmira. She was also a member of the DAR, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Alert Chapter #648 Order of the Eastern Star, and was involved in Girls Scouts of America.Alice loved to do crafts, play cards, travel, and spend time with her family. Harold preceded her in death on November 25, 1989. Mrs. Phillips leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters and their husbands, Janet and Bob Marks of Pine City, NY; Elinor and Harold Saunders of Saginaw, MI; grandchildren, Matthew and Mary Saunders of Bergenfield, NJ; Keith Saunders of Taipei, Taiwan; Robin and Jeremy Oakes of Elmira, NY; Karen and Michael Pinzone of Cleveland, OH; great grandchildren, Jacob Oakes; Ryan Elizabeth Oakes; Emily Saunders; Andrew Saunders; Massimo Pinzone; sister in-law, Eunice Austin of Durham, NC; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Friday, February 17, 2006 from 3 to 7 PM with Funeral Service there Saturday at 10 AM.Reverend Gary Chorpenning will officiate.Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Memorial donations in Alice?s name may be made to the charity of your choice.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .