Katherine Inez Phillips

Elizabeth City, NC--- Katherine Inez Phillips, 45, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. 

Born in Portsmouth, VA on December 7, 1978, Katherine was the daughter of Mary Katherine Reid Jones of Elizabeth City and the late Luther Ray Phillips, Jr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Stevie Jack. Surviving along with her mother are her two daughters, Michelle M. Allen (Matthew) and Harley A. Brickhouse (Shelton); a son, Kyle R. Carter, all of Hertford; two sisters, Amy Brewer and Amber Kincaid, both of Elizabeth City; and two granddaughters, “Sweets” and “Beenie Baby”; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. in New Destiny Ministries Church, 1551 Ocean Highway N., Hertford. Purple attire is encouraged.

In Katherine’s death, her family is honored that through anatomical donation she helped save the lives of at least two other people.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.