Carol Jeanne Phillips, age 64, died peacefully in the arms of her husband and daughters on July 20,2024 at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was born on January 5th, 1960 in Syracuse, New York to Walter and Bethyl Dodge. Carol is survived by her parents and her two younger brothers, Charles and James Dodge. Carol is also survived by her loving husband, Ronald Phillips, their four daughters, and five grandchildren.
Aside from spending time with her family and friends, Carol had a passion for gardening, the beach, raising monarch butterflies, and protecting the environment. Carol had a profound affect on people she met and earned the respect of her many coworkers at the Newport News Shipbuilding over her twenty years of service.
Her family is honoring her request for a private Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to:
York County Fire and Life Safety
In honor of Carol Phillips
P.O. Box 532
Yorktown, VA 23690
Or plant a butterfly bush, or milkweed in her honor.
To express condolences, visit Cremation Society of Virginia.