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Miriam Yvonne Bland Phillips

Birth	:	22 Sep 1939 Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	2 May 2012 Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Grassy Pond Baptist Church Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.1363983, -81.6769028
Description	:	Miriam Phillips Lifelong Gaffney resident, Miriam Yvonne Phillips, died at her home Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at age 72, after a courageous battle with cancer. Miriam was born Sept. 22, 1939, to William and Daisy Bland. She attended Gaffney High School, graduating in 1957 and then attended Winthrop and Gardner-Webb universities. She later received a degree in early childhood education from the University of South Carolina Upstate and taught at Blacksburg Elementary and Alma Elementary schools. She married Gene E. Phillips, also of Gaffney, in 1960. They lived in Blacksburg, Va., before settling down in Gaffney and having three sons, who now live... Read More	Miriam Phillips Lifelong Gaffney resident, Miriam Yvonne Phillips, died at her home Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at age 72, after a courageous battle with cancer. Miriam was born Sept. 22, 1939, to William and Daisy Bland. She attended Gaffney High School, graduating in 1957 and then attended Winthrop and Gardner-Webb universities. She later received a degree in early childhood education from the University of South Carolina Upstate and taught at Blacksburg Elementary and Alma Elementary schools. She married Gene E. Phillips, also of Gaffney, in 1960. They lived in Blacksburg, Va., before settling down in Gaffney and having three sons, who now live in Dallas, Texas. Miriam was a devotedmother and in her early life directed much of her time and energy to raising her three sons. Later in life, she was an avid reader and aspiring bridge player. Miriam loved trips to the South Carolina coast. Always inseparable from her little sister, she shared many a trip with "B J" to Litchfield Beach and Fripp Island. Miriam was a devout Christian and attended several churches over time, including Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Westside Baptist Church and Northside Baptist Church in Spartanburg. Later in life she was an active member of the Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church. Miriam was preceded in death by her father, A. W. Bland; mother, Daisy Bland; and sister, Imogene Austell. She is survived by her brother, Maynard Bland of Fountain Inn; sister, Bertha Jane Brannon of Gaffney; brother, Edward Bland of Anderson; three sons, Bradford, Ryan and Clifton Phillips, of Dallas, Texas; and four beautiful grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are through the Blakely Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m. in Blakely Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Grassy Pond Baptist Church Cemetery. An online guest register is available at www.blakleyfuneralhome.com.

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Miriam Yvonne Bland Phillips's memorial is located at: Grassy Pond Baptist Church Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Miriam Yvonne Bland Phillips death?
Miriam Yvonne Bland Phillips death on 2 May 2012 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 35.1363983
Longitude: -81.6769028

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Avery William Bland

(1904 - 1977)

Daisy Lee Jones Bland

(1911 - 1997)

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Coordinate: 35.1363983, -81.6769028

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16. Mikes Creek Baptist Cemetery
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17. Anthony Sarratt Family Cemetery
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18. Mikes Creek Cemetery
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19. Clary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0960999, -81.6635971

20. Hodgis Cemetery
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21. Bethel Memorial Baptist Church
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22. Providence Baptist Church Cemetery
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23. Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery
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