Bonham, Texas -- Kathern Phillips, 88, of Bonham, Texas, passed away at her home on October 26, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1938, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Charles Wright Billy and Dennie Freeman Billy.
Kathern married her beloved husband, Roman Phillips, and together they built a life centered around family, love, and cherished memories.

Kathern enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, especially sewing, quilting, and gardening. She had a love for the outdoors and could often be found spending entire days outside, enjoying nature and tending to her plants. She also had a special place in her heart for her dogs, especially her beloved companion, Timmy, who was always happy to share a few chips or cookies with her.

Kathern was preceded in death by her husband, Roman Phillips; children, Ricky Phillips, John Phillips, JoAnn Phillips, and Ellie Mae Phillips; and siblings, Selena Rhinehart, L.D. Billy, Ellis Billy, Jack Billy, John Billy, and Paul Ray Billy.

She is survived by her daughter, Diana Carmon and husband Vince; son, Christopher Phillips; grandchildren, Selena Mosley, Rocky Carmon, Shana Sutton, Raven Phillips, Romeo Phillips, Corbin Phillips, and Christopher Roman; great-grandchildren, Kadance Mosley and Jasmine Smithson; siblings, Frank Billy, Lucille Sanders, and Martha Whitson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, Texas, with Pastor Cody Nelson officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rocky Carmon, DeWayne Whitson, Ricky Barrientez, James Whitson, Tommy Whitson, and Jack Williams. Honorary pallbearer will be Jeff Williams.

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