Mary was a retired line inspector for Texas Instruments.
She was a longtime member of the Knob Creek Church of the Brethren.
Mary was a proud cosmetology graduate at 62 after retiring, so she could do hair for shut ins.
She loved gardening and caring for the grounds at her church. Generally doing anything she could do to aid her church in functioning.
In addition to her parents, her husband Charles H. Phillips, a brother, Garnie Anderson and a sister, Doris Counts all preceded her in death.
Those left to cherish her memory; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Madaline Lewis, Jan Gilmer and Phil, Ella Garland and Doug, Lori Ritchie and John; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy Boyd and Bill, Arbutis (Boots) Edwards; three grandsons and three granddaughters; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
JOHNSON CITY - James William Sell, 81, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and a son of the late Earl Walter and Jeanne Lyle Sell.
Jim took joy from his work as a cattle farmer, and pride in his work at Sell Meat Company alongside his wife. He was of the Christian Faith.
Those who survive him include: his sons, Jim Sell II and wife Kim, Joe Sell and wife Alina, all of Piney Flats; daughter, Rebecca Sell and friend Dick Shafter of Black Mountain, NC; three grandchildren, Katie Sell of Gainesville, FL, Emily Sell of Piney Flats, and Lexi Beys, also of Piney Flats; as well as many more family members and friends.