Sunset: April 19, 2023
Obituary
Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not upon thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge
Him and He will direct thy paths.
Minister Dorothy Evon Dove Phillips was born January 6, 1961 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Dove. She was the thirteenth of fourteen children.
Raised in a Christian home in Bryan, Texas, Dorothy, in her younger years attended United Baptist Church under the
leadership of the late Rev. U.L. Green.
She attended Bryan High School and went on to graduate with a Certificate in Cullinary Arts through Blinn College. She was known for her delicious pound cakes.
Dorothy became an Ordained Minister in 2001 under the leadership of Bishop Milton Gooden, Sr., New Testament Pentecostal Church in 2013. She received a Certificate of Recognition of Exccellence for years of service in Gospel singing ministry. Dorothy sang with Voices of Joy and New Testament Singers. She was under the leadership of Pastor
Bennie Greene, Holy Temple of Jesus Christ #8, Caldwell, Texas.
On November 6, 2010 she married Elder Ernest Phillips, Sr. until his health failed.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband, Elder Ernest Phillips, Sr., her parents, Joseph Dove, Sr. and Elizabeth Dove; five sisters, Lillie Dove, Margaret Lewis, Elizabeth Dove, Sylvia Gordon and Barbara Young; two brothers, Sylvester Dove and Joseph Dove, Jr.; great-grand- son, Khalil Amir Dove.
She leave to cherish her memories, two sons, Michael Wayne Dove and Christopher Scott; one daughter, Ashley Johnson; twelve grandchildren; one godson, Shannon Harris; one sister-in-law, Virginia Phillips of Midland, Texas; four sisters, Maggie Williams of Dallas, Texas, Beulah Graham of Houston, Texas, Freddie Scott (Oliver) of Texas City, Texas, Tracy Thomas (Brent) of Pflugerville, Texas; two brothers, Charles Dove of Bryan, Texas and Jessie Dove (Sharon) of Houston,Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday April 29th, 2023 2:30P.M at Daniel & Son Funeral Home located at 401 W 18th Street Bryan, Texas77803
Visitation Services will be held on Friday April 28, 2023 11:00A.M at Daniel & Son Funeral Home located at 401 W 18th Street Bryan, Texas
To My Cousins:
I was sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing, and wanted the family to know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, with our love.
The Garner Family
I am celebrating the life of a dear friend and woman of God. Beautiful song, bird! Always encouraging and living a life fully. Always busy doing something or going somewhere to worship the Lord. She will be missed and left a legacy. Praying for the family, Shemika, Charles, love and all of her children and grandchildren Sisters and brothers in Christ! Grace Grace
Estella Anderson
One of the sweetest person I know.Will tell you the truth.We had many good days in high school. Growing up together a lot of smile, laughter. I was Bless to call Dorothy my friend.I know you are resting in God Arms.