Elizabeth L. Phillips

Elizabeth L. Phillips (Latham), “Betty”, 98, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three loving daughters on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. She was the wife of the late G. Morgan Phillips. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Dr. Ernest R. and Violet (Gray) Latham.

Betty was a graduate of Classical High School; Tufts University, Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1945 earning a B.A. and a member of Phi Beta Kappa and U.R.I. in 1966 earning a Master’s of Science Degree. She was the founder and president of S. C. Jr. Woman’s Club; a member of the Woman’s Club of S. C.; a member of Aplha Xi Delta Sorority at Tufts; was a volunteer for the South County Hospital Auxiliary for 25 years and past Vestry person, usher, altar guild and almoner at the Church of the Ascension. Betty was also a substitute teacher at South Kingstown High School; was the office manager for South County Y.M.C.A. 1975-1986 and was a Consumer Consultant for Gorham Manufacturing.

She is survived by her children, Deborah P. Crary and her husband Jeffrey of Wakefield, Suzanne P. Hangasky and her husband John of Ludlow, MA, and Elizabeth G. Rogers of Newport; eight grandchildren, Kristin Tisdale, Kyle Wilkinson, Karin Hamel, Troy Wilkinson, Elizabeth Gelinas, John Hangasky III, Lauren Manuel and Jacqueline Reilly, their spouses and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, February 7th from 9-10:30 am, in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield followed by a Requiem Eucharist at 11 am in the Church of the Ascension, 370 Main St., Wakefield. Burial will follow in New Fernwood Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Church of the Ascension 370 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879 or the Animal Rescue Rhode Island, P.O. Box 458, Wakefield, RI 02880.

The family thanks the wonderful staff of Brookdale South Bay skilled nursing and Hope Hospice for their dedication and compassion.