Betty Phillips Woodliff

Mrs. Betty Phillips Woodliff, 93, of Gainesville, died Saturday March 4, 2017 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Born May 18, 1923 to the late Eva Mae Moore Phillips and William J. Phillips, Betty was a lifelong resident of Gainesville and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville.  She attended Candler Street and Main Street Elementary schools and graduated from Gainesville High School.  She was married to Henry T. "Jeep" Woodliff for over 70 years.

Betty was a devoted mother of two daughters.  She was a member of the Study Club and several Bridge Clubs.  Betty enjoyed lifelong friendships, many dating back to her elementary school days.  Betty and Henry enjoyed traveling with their friends.

Betty worked at Gainesville National Bank before having a family and later at Jackson Electric Membership after her daughters were older.  She was a volunteer for the Family Life Center at First Baptist and Meals on Wheels. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved their visits and calls and photos sent to her cellphone.  Betty had a smile for everyone she came in contact with.

She truly appreciated the care she received from friend and caregiver Carolyn Shanley, nephew Wes Phillips, and the wonderful staff at Ashton Senior Living.

In addition to her husband Henry, survivors include her daughters, Sheryl Creek (Jim) Columbus, GA, and Jane Fite (Pat) Decatur, AL; grandchildren, Courtney Blenkinsop (Peter) Silver Spring, MD, Carson Creek (Tiffany) Bradenton, FL, Davis Fite (Elise) San Diego, CA, and Thomas Fite (Alex) Santa Clarita, CA, and great grandchildren, Evan, Wesley, and Kailen Blenkinsop, and Olivia Creek.

Mrs. Woodliff was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William J. Phillips, Jr.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 11, 2017 in the Alta Vista Cemetery.  Dr. Bill Coates will officiate.  The family will receive friends at Little & Davenport Funeral Home Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to First Baptist Church Gainesville, 751 Green Street, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.