Nelwyn Green

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Nelwyn Green Phillips, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2008, in Baytown, Texas.

Born on December 26, 1928, in Paxton, Texas, she was the daughter of Ralph Eugene Green and Nettie Ann Cammack Green. A retired teacher, Nelwyn earned both an undergraduate degree in home economics from Texas Woman's University and a master's from Lamar University.

She was happily married to Bobby Maurice Phillips for 41 years. During their time together, the couple made their home in Baytown, Sherman, Palestine, San Antonio and Silsbee, Texas. Nelwyn moved to Huntsville, Texas, following the death of her husband and later returned to Baytown where the couple had once resided. There she was a resident of St. James House for over five years.

Nelwyn is survived by daughters, Denise Morgan and husband David, and June Waggener; son, Jerry Phillips and wife Judy; sisters, Blanche Phillips, Esther Adams and Allene Green; and brother, Ralph Green. Her grandchildren include: Noel Waggener and wife Charisse, Sarah Waggener, Leah Morgan, Natalie Morgan, Cara Morgan, Haley Phillips and Rachel Phillips Nalle and husband Jordan. She was preceded in death by both her parents and brothers, Clarence and James (Buck) Green.

Nelwyn was active in several Baptist churches during her lifetime and was currently a member of First Baptist Church in Huntsville.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. The visitation for Nelwyn Phillips will be 5-8 p.m., Monday, June 9. Services will be Tuesday, June 10 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services to follow in Woodville at 2 p.m. in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Noel Waggener, David Morgan, Scott Bennett, Truett Bennett, Dirk Lorimier, and Bob Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Green, Cecil Morgan, Armender Hayes, Jerry Nobles, Ralph Phillips and Frank Green.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 281, Huntsville, TX 77342.

Memorial condolences may be made online at www.shmfh.com.

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Nelwyn married Bobby Maurice Phillips on 18 Feb 1950. Bobby was born on 8 Oct 1926 in Pasedena, Harris County, Texas; died on 25 Jul 1993 in Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas; was buried in Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]