Rosie Lee Phillips Obituary (2024)

Rosie Lee Phillips 01/07/1946~01/24/2024 Rosie Lee Phillips, born in Seminole County in Oklahoma January 7, 1946, to Othelia and Albert Durham, died January 24, 2024 in Assisted Living of Grandview. Preceded in death by her long-time partner LeRoy Russell, six brothers: Emit Elliot, Horace Elliot, Herman Elliot, Clyde (Bill) Durham, Jim Durham, Marcus Durham; and 1 sister Pauline Hunter. Survived by her daughter Elizabeth Ault-Reyes (Joe), her son Mark Ault (Maria), 3 sisters: Juanita Merriman, Frances Homan, and Linda (Bree) Durham; also, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews whom she loved dearly. Rosie spent her early years in Marysville, California before moving to Yakima, Washington at eighteen years old where she worked in her mommas hotel. Rosie was also a field worker in the summertime and spent most of her life as a bartender, tending bar on Skid Row, at "The Topic" and "The Blue Banjo". While working on Skid Row Rosie met many types of people, some who she became lifelong friends with. Rosie loved the summertime; she enjoyed being outdoors and floating the Yakima River. She loved spending time with her family, and she had a special relationship with her nieces, whose secrets she took to her grave. Rosie will be deeply missed by everyone she left behind. A Viewing for Rosie will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home (201 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901) from 4:00-8:00pm. Her Funeral Service will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11:00 am at Shaw and Sons Funeral Home with Burial following at Terrace Heights Memorial Park (3001 Terrace Heights Dr., Yakima, WA). Following the burial there will be a celebration of life at Shaw and Sons Funeral Home. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shaw and Sons Funeral Home 201 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:00 AM Shaw and Sons Funeral Home 201 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Terrace Heights Memorial Park 3001 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima, WA 98901