Tamela D. Phillips passed away on September 16, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Jontavia "Tay Tay" Phillips, and son Jontavious "Man Man" Phillips, Grandmother Erdell Branch, parents Sheila Branch and Donnell Allen. Her Uncle Daddy as she called him Randall Branch. Three sister Gwendolyn Jackson (Reginald), Pamela Branch, Jasmyne Branch. Two Brothers Daniel Dawson and Donnell Lucas. Special Grandbaby Vatravius Nahmir Davis. Nine nephews and 1 niece. A Very Special Friend Richard "Ricky" Royster. Many aunts, uncles and cousins, friends and extended family. Tamela was preceded in death by her son Jonathan Phillips, maternal grandfather William "Bill" Branch, paternal Grandparents Lonnie and Eleanor Wiley.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until time of service 3:00 p.m. at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside. Info: 800-562-0082