Stanford “Stan” Phillips

Stanford “Stan” Phillips passed away peacefully at his home in Abbeville, La., on October 17, 2022.
A memorial service honoring his life will be held on November 12, 2022, at Tucker’s Crossing Baptist Church at 1 p.m. in Ellisville, Mississippi, Stan’s place of birth. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Stan spent most of his life working in the oil industry, including welding, fabrication, installation, and most recently, pipeline inspection. He worked throughout the U.S. as well as overseas. Stan enjoyed traveling, spending time with his children, and he always loved returning home to Mississippi to enjoy the company of his aunts, uncles, and many of his 52 first cousins.
Stan loved people. Whether it was a holiday with friends or a child’s first birthday party, Stan was happy to be there, and it showed by the smile on his face. Everyone who knew him, will remember his beautiful smile.
He is survived by his wife, Eloise Haden Phillips of Abbeville; a daughter, Brandi Kureska and her husband, Keith, of Midland, Texas; a son, Chris Phillips and his wife, Angie, of Phoenix, Arizona; two granddaughters, Amber Duhon and Kayli Matthews and her husband, Randy, of Fort Worth, Texas; three grandsons, Jacob and Zac Phillips of Phoenix, and Devin Dilley of Fort Worth; two great-granddaughters, Danica and Diana, and two great-grandsons, Dillinger and Rylen; two brothers, Elbert Phillips and his wife, Ola, of Long Beach, Mississippi, and Michael Phillips and his wife, Wanda, of Gulfport, Mississipp; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Stan was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Ann Shows Phillips; and his parents, Ozelle and Eva Brooks Phillips.
The family would like to thank Traditions Health and especially, Shalaya Greene and Laketha O’Brien for their compassionate care of Stan in his final days.