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