Jennifer Spears Phillips, 82

Jennifer Phillips died Thursday, October 8, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a genuine Christian, and much loved as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Jennifer was born on September 11, 1944, in Mooresville, NC. Her parents were John and Hortense Spears. After graduation from King’s College in Charlotte, NC, she began her career as a medical secretary. She continued her professional life as a residential real estate agent in Louisville KY and Lakeland, FL for 25 years, and after that as a loan closer for several title companies.

Jennifer loved her family and liked nothing better than having them all around on holidays, special events, and any other time she could. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and 60-year husband Richard, their three daughters – Sherri Pandolfi (Steve), Marcia Tramell (Eric) and Erin Baeder (Ron). Their grandchildren are Bailey Baeder Rodgers (Mitchell), Nathan Pandolfi (Emily), Tanner Baeder (Morgan), Abigail Pandolfi Trent (Kody), Wesley Baeder, Megan Pandolfi Hinson (Aaron), Chase Tramell, Logan Tramell, Maddie Tramell and Abriana Tramell. They also have three greats – Opal Pandolfi, Shepard Rodgers, and Lucas Pandolfi. Her two sisters are Cathy Bizri of Charlotte, NC, and Alicia Vossen of Franklin, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, where Jennifer was an active member. Services will be at First Presbyterian, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

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