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Memorial Visitation: 1 until 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Celebration of Life Ceremony: 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the funeral home
Dawn Renea “Patches” Phillips, age 54, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign.
She was born December 10, 1970, in Hillsboro, and was lovingly raised by Louise Laite. She married Matthew W. Phillips.
Patches especially enjoyed starting her mornings on the front porch with a cup of coffee. Her life centered around her dogs and her grandkids, who were her greatest joy. She worked at Clay City Dollar General and had previously served in caregiving roles at several area nursing homes. She loved decorating for the holidays and always brought extra spirit and fun to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
She is survived by her husband, Matt Phillips; three daughters, Naomi Phillips, Natsha (Jason) Gill, and Nebraska Hubbard (Bradley Berscheid); grandchildren, Tyler Boyd, Maveric Phillips, Mason Phillips, Jayde Wolfe, Owen Wolfe, Zolen Hubbard, Kredence Gill, Liam Berscheid, Patrick Berscheid, Eric Berscheid, Emma Berscheid, and Korra Berscheid; siblings, Shawn Hubbard, Terry “Bucky” Hubbard, Willie Carlock, Paul Carlock, and Bobby Groves. Also surviving are Matt’s parents, Larry (Donna) Phillips and Carol Phillips (Harry Little); and Matt’s stepbrother, Jason Viaro, and sister, Amy Loss.
She was preceded in passing by her parents, Lacreata Fox and John Hubbard; and by Louise’s husband, Jim Laite.
A memorial visitation for Dawn “Patches” Phillips will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Nate Whisler officiating.
Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home.
To share a condolence or memory, please visit www.frankandbright.com
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Matt we are so sorry....always loved talking to her when we went to DG....prayers and hugs
Thinking of the entire family during this tremendous loss. Patches was a very unique person who I personally bonded with As soon as we met. We had some great times cooking up the tacos at the Moose lodge. Traveling to conventions and meetings at different lodges , we always had lots of conversations about our families. Which I can attest she loved her entire family regardless of how many struggles there were. I’ll miss running into her at the most random times, and places. She will be dearly missed. Keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all.
Sad day, one fine lady there. Sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers to you all. Comforting prayers continue. Patches was such a good lady and will be missed by many ❤️
Will miss you more with every passing day. I will carry you with us and everything we do. Until we meet again momma love you always and forever
My sister was very energetic and fun love and she will be missed by all .my children's god parents Miranda Mandy and Corbin
So sorry for your loss. She was one of a kind and always took the time to chit chat. Prayers and hugs for all the family. God Bless. RIP Patches...gone but never forgotten with a beautiful smile for everyone.
So sorry for your loss when I first started at the care center patches was the one I was working with. She was a great worker and she loved her job. I would always see her at Dollar General in Clay city and she would have a smile. May God comfort you all.
Sorry for your loss Matt
I'm so sorry for your loss... Patches was a very special person with so many friends...she always had a smile on her face and was always kind..I will miss her so much ❤️ my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends...
I am truly sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss Matt. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Sending all my love during this difficult time.
This is very sad news, I just talked to her recently at the Dollar General, I new her from clay city, my heart goes out to family and friends, and my prayers.
Sorry for your family's loss. I will miss seeing her smile at Dollar General. May God comfort you and give you peace.
I so loved Patches! She was always such a good mom and grandma! Dg isn't the same going in now. I think of her everything I go. We had good visits and Ill miss her as a neighbor and friend. Praying for Matt and all the kids! ❤️
Love you! Very sad news to hear-God bless all the family keep them strong during this sad time! You will be missed and never forgotten. Love your Cousin!
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