Ella 'Cricket' Gertrude (Ward) Phillips

Ella Gertrude Phillips, 'Cricket' 74, of Fisk, MO passed away on March 18, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ella was born on November 25, 1947, to Delmar and Idear Ward in Nimmons, Arkansas.  She married Allen Eugene Phillips July 14, 1973 Ella enjoyed being with her family. Ella is survived by her children; Melanie J. Shipman and husband Tim of Fisk, Terry Phillips and wife Jessica of Poplar Bluff, grandchildren; Celesta Shipman, Amanda Shipman, Timothy Shipman, Dylan Powell, Sierra Phillips, Brandon Phillips all of Poplar Bluff, sisters; Sandra Soini and husband Richard of Burton, MI, Linda Drake and husband Jim of Flint, MI, brothers; Robert Ward and Betty of Cut and Shoot, TX, John Maulden of Poplar Bluff, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ella was preceded in death by husband, Allen Eugene Phillips, her parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22,2022 from 12-1PM at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, MO.  Funeral services will begin at 1 PM in the chapel with Ron Fowler officiating. Burial will take place at Ash Hill Cemetery.