Mrs. Annie Ruth Stancil Phillips, 92, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson, SC.

Born on February 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late C. Robert "Bob" Stancil and Vona Ivester Stancil.Mrs. Phillips was an inspector for the Hartwell Company, and a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Survivors include her two sons: Jimmy Phillips (Vicki) of Loganville, GA, and Jerry Phillips of Hartwell; four daughters: Linda Dickerson (Johnny) of Hartwell, Mary Ellen Parham of Hartwell, Kate Trammell (Steve) of Lavonia, and Patricia Bragg (Allen) of Lavonia; nine grandchildren: Scott Dickerson (Laura), Jason Bragg, Michael Parham, Brad Parham (Anna), Jennifer Ford (Darren), Danny Phillips (Allison), Sara Phillips, Angie McCall (Brad), Heather Bowers (Kyle); and twenty great grandchildren. Mrs. Phillips is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Edward H. "Pete" Phillips; three brothers: Buddy Dacus, Otis Stancil, and Clinton Stancil; two sisters: Ruby Nell Epps, Willie Faye Carmen; and one great grandchild: Mary Claire Parham.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home.Other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ruth Phillips will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Phillip Burdette officiating.Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.