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Carolyn Phillips (1-6-21) service 1-8-21

Carolyn Blair Phillips, 73, of Adamsville, died on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of Louise Ratliff and the late Earnest Blair. She was united in marriage to Billy Phillips, who survives.
In her youth, she was a member of the Rainbow Girls. Mrs. Phillips was general/regional manager for Hilton Cooperation. She traveled many states opening hotels across the country and retired after 35 years with the company. She was a member of First Christian Church in Adamsville.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Phillips; a daughter Sandra Handsmith; her mother, Louise Ratliff; a niece; and a nephew.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kaye Maness.
A graveside service was held on Friday, Jan. 8, at Adamsville Cemetery in Adamsville with Phil Mitchell officiating.