Karen Lee (Pete) Phillips

Karen L. Phillips, 64, of Cambridge passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by those nearest to her heart. She was born in Cambridge March 26, 1952 and was the daughter of Betty L. Pete and the late Roland C. Pete Sr.

She graduated from Cambridge High School Class of 1970 and Delmarva Beauty Academy. July 4, 1969, she married Edward L. Phillips. During the late 1970s -1980s she was an Administrative Secretary for the C.E.O. of Cambridge Wire Cloth. For the last 15 years, she has operated her own cleaning service. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing, traveling, and laughing with family and friends. Her true passion was spending time with her two grandsons and did so at every opportunity.

She is survived by Eddie, her husband of 47 years; a daughter, Ashley Robinson, and husband, Gibby; two beloved grandsons, Gibby and Brice; her mother, Betty Pete; a special brother and sister in-law, Roland and Susan Pete; two sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; several aunts and an uncle; as well as many close friends. Her father and two brothers, Ronald Pete and Steve Pete, precede her in death.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 7 pm at Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge with Reverend David Jones officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Coastal Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.