Susie (Guffey) Phillips

Susie Phillips, 63 of the Atoah Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at her residence.

          She was a native of Cherokee County and the daughter of the late Robert and Maude Neal Guffey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David Phillips in September of 2003; her brothers, Jerry Guffey, Ray Guffey, Jr. Guffey; sisters, Linda Wilson, and Molly Guffey.

          She is survived by her son, Shane Phillips of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Polly Ledwell of Robbinsville, NC, Mary Secrest of Archdale, NC, Tina Chandler of Andrews, NC, and several adopted children and grandchildren that she loved dearly.

          Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Grindstaff Cemetery.  Michelle Shiplett will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 1:45 pm at the Townson-smith chapel.

          In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Graham County Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 1084 Robbinsville, NC 28771.

          Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Phillips family.  An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Due to the risk of exposure to COVID 19 and NC Executive Order 147, face coverings are required in public areas for everyone over age 11.  Out of respect for the families that we serve and our staff, Townson-Smith Funeral Home does require that anyone entering our facility to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.