Sharon Kay Phillips, 75, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:35 A.M., Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence.

Sharon had been a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin.

She was born on January 10, 1946 at Lincoln, IL.

She married Carl Gene Phillips on June 24, 1967 at Du Quoin, IL and he survives.

She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, three children - Michael Phillips and wife Janice of Steeleville, Matthew Phillips and life partner Jerry Berger of Big Horn, WY, and Penny Blades and husband Shawn of Benton, four grandchildren - Ashley Mines of St. Louis, Jared Phillips of Steeleville, Isaiah Blades of Benton and Gabe Blades of Benton, two brothers - John Przybysz and Tommy Przybysz, both of Collinsville, and one sister - Rita Elliot of Collinsville.

She was preceded in death by her birth mother - Cora Orr, her adopted mother - Mamie Stone, and one sister - Wanda Budwell.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 22, 2021 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Dan McKinnies officiating.

Friends may call from 1 P.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Burial will be in the Mueller Hill Cemetery at Pinckneyville.

Friends may make memorials to the First United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.