Beatrice Phillips, age 83, a 60-year resident of Royal Oak, died November 5, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born September 9, 1926 in Sparta, TN. Mrs. Phillips loved her family. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening. She is survived by her children, Dale Jane Phillips of Royal Oak, Dennis Lee Ann Phillips of Gaastra, MI and Rhonda Steve Rolph of Royal Oak; sister, Willene Bryant of Anderson, IN; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aretee J. Phillips, on December 1, 2006; and 7 brothers and sisters. The visitation will be Thursday 9:30 a.m. until the time of service 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blocks E of Woodward, Royal Oak, with the Rev. William Lawrence officiating. The burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.