Tammy Phillips

Tammy Crawford Phillips, 59, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019, after a brief battle with melanoma. Tammy was born March 7, 1960, to Joe and Carol Crawford. She graduated from Tri-Cities Christian School and attended East Tennessee State University. Tammy was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she served in the bus ministry, the Mission Board and several children's ministries. She was employed by Ballad Health where she enjoyed working alongside her billing team. Tammy loved spending time with her family where she was a cheerful giver of her time and talents. She was an avid reader who enjoyed watching the Hallmark and Food Network channels. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harry Crawford Sr. and Flossie Crawford; maternal grandparents, Malcolm Coates and Irene Coates; several beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Joel Phillips; daughters, Julie Hall and husband, Travis and Jennifer Phillips; parents, Joe Crawford and Carol Coates Crawford; favorite sister, Robin Conn; brother, Tim Crawford; nieces, Emily Conn and Brittany Begley; nephew, Andrew Conn and wife, Caroline; great nephew, Oakley Conn; great niece, Ellie Conn; step-grandchildren, Caleb and Laynie Hall; loyal schnauzers, "the girls" Lillie and Zoey and a host of friends.The family will receive friends Sunday, July 28, 2019, from 5:00-6:45 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm with her pastor of 49 years, Dr. Cecil Sturgill officiating. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday, July 29, 2019, in Christus Garden at Oak Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Missions Fund, 1444 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, TN 37660.The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Ballad Cancer Center and Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate care of Tammy.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Tammy Crawford Phillips and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary