Phillips, Willie Tom 

Former long-time Longview resident, Mrs. Willie Tom Phillips, passed away May 2, 2006, 
in San Antonio, Texas. She lived in Longview from 1936-1994, and was a legal secretary 
in the oil and gas industry. Mrs. Phillips was born December 22, 1911, in Athens, Texas, 
to Ed and Luella Gaines. She graduated from Athens High School and Barnes Business 
College in Tyler, Texas. She was active in the First United Methodist Church in Longview 
for many years and was a member of the Civic Music Association, the Business and 
Professional Women's Club, Zonta Club, and several other civic and cultural organizations. 
Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brian Phillips. She is survived 
by a daughter, Dr. Sarah Huffman and son-in-law, William R. Huffman, of Harper, Texas; 
granddaughter, Catherine Milligan and husband, Scott, of Leesburg, Georgia; brother, R.W. 
Gaines of Roseville, California; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, at Memory Park Cemetery, 
with the Reverend Thomas Ayres officiating. Interment will follow services under the 
direction of Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road, Longview. A memorial guestbook may be 
signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 5/4/2006.