Mary Lou Phillips

Mary Lou Phillips age 94 of Washington, MO, passed away at 3:17 am on April 8, 2026 at her home.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm at the Grand View Funeral Home, Rev. Jason Young will officiate.

A visitation celebrating Mary Lou will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Grand View Funeral Home.

Mary Lou Phillips was born on November 7, 1931, in Marblehead, Illinois, to Gaylen H. and Bernice G. Roan. She was raised alongside her older brother, Lennie M. Roan. During her youth, her family moved to Hannibal, Missouri, where she spent many cherished years. Mary Lou always enjoyed sharing fond and joyful memories of growing up in Hannibal.

After graduating from Hannibal High School in 1949, she soon met the love of her life, Melvin E. Phillips. They were married in May of 1952 and made their home in St. Clair, Missouri, where they began building a life together.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin E. Phillips; her daughter, Marta Alumbaugh; her son-in-law, Earl Sandroff; and her brother, Lennie M. Roan.

She is survived by her children: Carol Sandroff; Melvin Jeffrey Phillips (Doreen); and Nisa Soellner (Frank). Her family grew to include eight grandchildren: Melissa Fittipaldi, Marcy Alumbaugh, William Jacob (“Jake”) Voyles, Brittany Vanhooser, Corbin Voyles, Kate Soellner, Alex Sandroff, and Alyssa Sandroff, as well as fourteen great-grandchildren.

Mary Lou devoted her life to her family, always offering a warm presence and a gentle, sweet smile. She enjoyed a good cup of coffee and the simple moments spent with those she loved. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones and by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

If you would like to give a donation in memory of Mary Lou please give to a charity of your choice in her honor.