Mattie Lou “Poodle” Newton Phillips passed away on August 25, 2024 after a brief illness.
Poodle was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Phillips; father and mother Frank and Lutie King Newton; sisters Hattie Lee Harris and Donna Mae Johnson (Enos); and brothers Robert Newton (Jo Earle) and Oscar Newton (Geneva).
Poodle is survived by sons Rodney Phillips (Susan) and David Phillips (Betty); grandsons Brad Phillips (Leigh Anne Landis), Drew Phillips (Julia), and Evan Phillips; great-grandsons Liam Phillips, Andrew Phillips, and Indy Phillips; brother James Newton (Linda); sister Sue McMahan (William); and nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be family members. Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice, special friend Haley Stout, and caregivers Bre, Tia, Rosland, Stormy, and Donna. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leoma Baptist Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2024, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2024, with David Simmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Leoma Cemetery in Leoma, TN.
