Mary Ann Phillips 1963-2019

Mary Ann Phillips 1963-2019

Mary Ann (Brazda) Phillips, 56, of Denison, peacefully passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Nov. 23, 1963, in Dodge City, the daughter of Edward and Ann (Schuetz) Brazda. 

Mary grew up in Topeka and graduated from Shawnee Heights in 1982. She was office manager at Boyett Sales and Service in Holton. She worked for more than 21 years as the Auto Deputy at the Jackson County Treasurer’s office.

She was involved in many organizations such as 4-H, Denison City Park, Valley Falls Saddle Club and many Jackson Heights organizations, and she was also a member of the Denison Bible Church. Most of all she enjoyed spending time on the family farm with her husband, mother, kids and grandkids.

Mary was united in marriage to Ryan E. Phillips at the First Baptist Church in Holton. They shared more than 17 years of marriage. 

She is survived by her husband, Ryan, of the home; her mother, Ann Brazda of Denison; three children, Travis Holt (Jessica) of Ellsworth, Trevor Holt (Jerica) of Denison and Shelby Phillips of Denison; a brother, Mike Brazda of Kansas City; two grandchildren, Rylee and Tucker; and many other loved ones.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Edward Brazda.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the Denison Bible Church in Denison. Burial will follow in South Denison Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Phillips Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)

The Holton Recorder

109 W. Fourth St.
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-3141
 

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