Genelle N. Phillippe's Obituary
Genelle N. (Laws) Phillippe, 86 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born in Hunt, IL, the daughter of the late Albert and Flossie (Cox) Laws. In high school, Genelle was an aspiring actress and played the lead in many plays and theatricals. During WW II she taught the 4th grade in Coulterville and Wheeler, IL, after receiving her degree from Eastern Illinois University at Charleston. She sold real estate and raised her family as they followed her husband's career, wherever it took them. As a past-time, bowling was her passion, as well as being an accomplished seamstress. She was married to the late Gilbert W. Phillippe. They were married on June 1, 1947, at Willow Hill, IL. He had passed away July 21, 2009.
ServicesThere will be no public wake or services In Columbia, IL
IntermentA graveside service will be held at a later date at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Robinson, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsHospice of Southern Illinois 305 So. Illinois St. Belleville, Il 62220
SurvivorsSon, Mark (Marcia) Phillippe of Scottsboro, ALDaughter, Gwen (Michael) Snyder of Columbia, ILGrandchildren, Laura (Shawn) Egan of Belleville, IL, Mark (Rachel) Duncan of Washington, MO, Jason (Haley) Phillippe of Huntsville, AL, and John Phillippe of Port Clinton, OHGreat-Grandchildren, Luke, Levi, Bridget, Claire, and Kaitlyn Brother-In-Law, George Huckett of Tulsa, OKOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, Gene LawsSister, Doris Huckett
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