Ruth A. Phillip, 92, of Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022. Ruth was born on September 21, 1930, to the late Josephine Charles and Evans Dalrymple in Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald Phillip. Ruth is survived by her children Derick (Serkalem) Phillip, Patricia Phillip, Marlene Phillip, Francis (Corrine) Phillip, Ermine (Peter) Phillip, and Annette Phillip, as well as 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her many loved ones and friends.
Affectionately known as Ma Phillip, Ruth excelled at everything she did due to her meticulous nature. As a result, she was loved, admired, and respected by all whom she encountered at Princess Margaret Hospital during her time as a switchboard operator. She had a passion for cooking, baking, and puzzle books, and she loved long walks where she could spend time in nature. She was a vibrant and caring soul who spent most of her life thinking about the well-being of others. Although she enjoyed moments of self-reflection/alone time, she was always surrounded by family and friends, where she felt the comfort and outpouring of love.
Ruth was known for her unwavering faith in God and enjoyed worshiping by praying and reading her bible. She was widowed at a young age and devoted her life to raising her family. She loved her family unconditionally and was known to pray for each family member by name. She loved us all, and we loved her, but God loved her so much more.
A celebration of life will take place on Friday, December 9, 2022. The viewing is from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Loomis Family Funeral Home, 420 West Main Street, Apopka, FL 32712.
The funeral service is at 1:30 PM at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Lorraine Lestrade says
Farewell my dear friend. Condolences to all her loving children.
Mary Parillon says
My family ad I are all saddened by her loss. Her family will always be in our hearts and prayers. May she rest in perfect peace. Membo and Family
Philsenia says
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the entire Phillip family. Aunty Ruth meant so much to us. She will be missed. RIP 🙏 aunty….
Eric says
Condolences to the family. May she rest in perpetual peace
Dorothy Barrie says
Sending hugs and love to Ruth,s family and all the many people who,loved her!
God gave her a good life with wonderful children grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved her! May Ruth RIP👍👏👏👏❤️❤️
Tina Bell de Roman says
My early remembrance of ‘Aunty’ Ruth goes way, way back to when I was about five years old. At that time the Phillip family lived on King’s Lane in Roseau, (before moving to Goodwill). My aunt and family were neighbors, living at the corner house, diagonal to theirs. To a greater extent, we were like family.
Aunty Ruth, to quote my late husband, was an angel on earth. Indeed, her quiet disposition, soft voice, and kind demeanor, in my estimation, qualified her for the title of angel. Many a person will attest to her profound words of advice to them, her acts of kindness. Her home at Goodwill was always an ‘open door’.
She has transitioned to the great beyond, lying in the arms of her Maker, who has welcomed her with the words, ‘Well done thou good and faithful servant’. A good and faithful servant she was. A woman of prayer, and strong faith, faithful to her Lord and her church community. A strong woman, a woman of substance, for it took a strong woman like Aunty Ruth to shepherd her family, single-handedly, after losing her husband at a very young age.
To those who are left to mourn, ‘weeping may last a while, but joy comes in the morning’. May your joy be in the pleasant memories you have of her, and the rich legacy she left behind, and will always be remembered for. May you walk in her footsteps, guided by our dear Lord.
May this kind lady, Ruth Phillip, Aunty Ruth, SLEEP PEACEFULLY.
Amelia Robin John-Lewis says
May God grant your family comfort during this difficult time, knowing that if you live your live in accordance with God, you will see granny again!
Blessings,
The John-Lewis’ ( Robin)
Eric Blanchard says
Dear Pat,Francis and the entire .Our sincere condolences on the passing of our most loving Auntie Ruth . As children and neighbours auntie Ruth was always kind generous and loving to all of us. She was amazing and was always helpful to everyone. She will always be remembered. May She Rest In Peace.
Osie Letang says
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Was deeply sorry to hear the death of my Ant.
At out first meeting I was already a young man.And my Aunt Ruth A Phillip show alot of interest really in a large measure meeting up with her brother child. Her welcoming was warm and it reflect how important it was for her of knowing all her family in a deep respect of harmony.
I will miss you Aunty and also our long conversations.
Rest in peace I will Hold you close in my thoughts.
Michael Austrie says
My sincere condolences to the family. What a wonderful life she lived, beautiful children, grandchildren and great grandchildren she raised, a big generous heart she was blessed with, her love and dedication to God, her awesome sense of humor, her smart mouth, always with a quick response. To all family. She lived a long, happy and dedicated life. My prayers are with all of the family. Praying for comfort and healing.
She is resting comfortably and peacefully.
God Bless You All ❤❤❤
Celia Joseph says
So heartbroken to hear of Mammy’s passing. A great influence in my life. She was like a mother to me.
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I feel your loss. Rest in Peace, Mammy!
Margaret samuel says
My condolences to my aunty will miss u dearly love u aunty till we meet again
Joyce Moulon, Kendra, Brooks says
Sending condolences to the entire family. Ma Phillip is a part of my village. I spent some of my best days at the home of Ma Phillip. My mother and Ma Phillip were friends and while my mom worked at PMH, I would spend the day with Ma Phillip and her family. Although I migrated from Dominica at a young age, I will always remember Ma Phillip. She was a gentle soul, who always welcomed me with open arms. She is now welcomed into heaven to be with her Lord and savior. Sleep in peace Ma Phillip, your memories will live on.
Kymara says
My condolences goes out to the Phillip family. Ma Phillip was a loving and kind soul. Growing up next door to the Phillip house in Dupine lane in Dominica, are great memories that I will cherish forever. She loved her children and her grandchildren very dearly, and she was always kind to me. My memory of her is standing at the kitchen door looking out at the her yard; at the chickens or the dogs. Although she will be missed by her family, she is now an Angelic being for the family who will always watch over you all. In ❤️ & 🕯️