Our precious mother, Mrs. Jennie Ruth McSwain-Phillips, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 in Shelby, NC at Atrium Health Cleveland. Mrs. Phillips was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated herself to her family. Jennie Ruth McSwain-Phillips was born May 24, 1931 in Boiling Springs, NC to the late William McSwain and Gertrude Surratt-McSwain. Mrs. Phillips was married to the late Fletcher W.H. Phillips.

Mrs. Phillips attended Green Bethel High School and worked as a Caregiver for many years She was a devoted and faithful member of Green Bethel Baptist Church and then years later she joined New Ellis Baptist Church. Mrs. Phillips loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, friends, and gardening in her yard. She had some of the most beautiful flowers and arrangements. She loved cooking big meals for the holidays and to those who are less fortunate.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Ruth Ann Ross, two sisters, Lessie McSwain-Black, and Geraldine McSwain-Carson and 5 brothers Wilbert McSwain, James McSwain, Ralph McSwain, Clinton McSwain, and William Arthur McSwain.

She is survived by her two children, Lessie Jeanette Phillips, Debbie Phillips-Johnson (Michael-deceased), son-in-law Leroy Ross and a special niece Evangelist Linda Harden. Besides her children, Mrs. Phillips is also survived by her grandchildren Gerod King (Kathy), Perry King (Freda), Myron Ross (Melissa), LaSonya Curtiss (James), Fletcher Ramseur (Cynthia), Delisha Byrd (Dereck), Jessica Johnson (Corey), Deaundra McDowell (Brodrick), Stephanie Johnson and Michael Johnson; one aunt from Cleveland, Ohio Janet Thurman and several great-grands, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Phillips will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM at S. T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park in Boiling Springs. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM on Monday, October 11th from 12 to 1 p.m.at the chapel. The family will receive friends and family at 2wheel Syndicate Motorcycle Club 1700 Charles Rd. Shelby, NC 28152. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for your thoughts and prayers for The Phillips Family.