Elizabeth (Bette) Phillips
July 8, 1930 - October 15, 2021
        

(Nee Fink) Died peacefully on October 15, 2021 at the age of 91. Loving mother of Ann Pursell, Peter (Helen), Mary, Rich (Judy), George (Joanne), and Cathy (Andrew) Spahr; mother-in-law of Sue Phillips. Cheerful grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Mary Schuld, JoAnn Touchett, Art (Ann) Fink Jr, Ed (Claire) Fink, and George (Mary) Fink; sister-in-law of Jeff Daly. Also survived by many caring relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Art and Tess Fink, sister, Kathy Daly, brother-in-law, John Touchett Sr, and former spouse, Samuel Phillips.

Bette was an entrepreneur, free spirit and independent woman who hosted great parties and explored life’s deeper meanings through poetry and philosophy.

A special thank you to Cathy, Andrew, Owen and Lola for their loving care of Grandma Bette during the past 10 months.

A fete for Bette befitting her fondness for Fourzies is scheduled. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, November 21st at Alioto’s, 3041 N Mayfair Road from 3pm-4pm with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to follow.