Joyce Ann Webster Phillips

Joyce Ann Webster Phillips, 87, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Siler City Center.

Mrs. Phillips was born in Chatham County on May 14, 1935, the daughter of James T. Webster, Jr. and Josie Johnson Webster.

Ann was a member of First Baptist Church, where she attended the Rachel Allred Sunday School Class. She loved reading, and enjoyed spending time baking in the kitchen for everyone. Ann cherished her community and spending time with people; Ann was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Billy Edward Webster; and sister, Margaret Guthrie.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Earl Phillips; daughters, Dawn Overman of Siler City, and Susie Singleton and husband David of Washington, NC; grandchildren, Zachary Overman and wife Catherine of Seattle, WA, Daniel Overman of Seattle, WA, and Seth Singleton (Janessa Biddix) of Washington, NC; and great granddaughter, Hannah Singleton.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N. Second Ave., Siler City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City with Rev. Jim Wall and Rev. Jason Brogan officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, 1094  Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City.

The family would like to thank the staff at Community Home Care and Hospice, as well as Genesis Siler City Center for their great care of their mother. 

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, or to Community Hospice of Sanford.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Phillips family.

Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com