Obituary of Cora A. Phillips

Cora A. Phillips, 83, of Broadalbin passed away July 29, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born June 18, 1936 in Weedsport, NY and is the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Miller) Chamberlin.

She is survived by two sons Kevin (Nicole) Phillips of Broadalbin, and Dean (Erin) Phillips of Scotia.  A daughter Dawn (Kenneth) Knapp of Broadalbin.  A brother Paul (Debbie) Chamberlin of Jordan, NY.  Her grandchildren Kenneth Knapp II, Jessica Knapp, Gabrielle Elliott, Emma Phillips, Olivia Phillips, Alison M; and by a great grandchild Elijah Gamble Jr. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Besides her parents she is predeceased by her husband Roger Phillips who passed away on April 27, 2013, a daughter Karen Phillips, a brother Charles Chamberlin, and two sisters Mary O’Hara, and Betty Nichols, and also by a grandchild Ryan Knapp.

During her lifetime Cora was employed by the Greater Amsterdam School District as a Teacher’s Aide, she was a member of the Red Hat Society, and also an Avon Representative. She loved and cherished the Calvary Reformed Church where she was a lifetime member, and at one point she sang in the choir.

Funeral services will take place on Friday August 2, 2019 at 11 AM at the Calvary Reformed Church, 15 Church Street, Hagaman, NY 12086 with Pastor Stan Craig officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot of the Hagaman Cemetery. Relatives and Friends are invited to call at the Betz, Rossi, Bellinger Family funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 on Thursday August 1, 2019 from 4 to 7 PM.  

In lieu of flowers contributions in Cora’s name may be made to the Calvary Reformed Church.

Online condolence may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.