Melba Phillips, 87, of Suck Creek Mountain passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.

Melba  graduated from Whitwell High school in 1953.  She was married to Philip Phillips for 65 years.  Melba was a member of the Church of Christ.  Currently Melba was an active member of the North Hamilton Church of Christ.  Melba loved to crochet and sewing.  She was a foster parent for twenty five years.

Melba is preceded in death by her parents; Roy and Georgia Coppinger; sons, Mark Phillips and Lamar Phillips.

Survivors include her husband, Philip Phillips of Hixson; daughter, Emily Fancher of Hixson; son, Tim (Elly) Phillips of Hixson; daughter, Dawn (Korey) Puckett of Buford, Ga; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Minister Steve Smith and Minister David Smith officiating.

Interment will follow at Coppinger Cemetery on Suck Creek Mountain.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service in the chapel.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Fancher, Bill Fancher, Aaron McNeece, Mark Phillips, Korey Puckett and Eddie McNeece.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the following Ga Agape, 3094 Mercer University Sr. 200, Atlanta, Ga 30341 or Right Steps, P.O. Box 458, Snellville, Ga 30078.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.