Denise Michelle Phillips

Denise Michelle Phillips, 47, a lifelong Brighton Township resident, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Elyria Hospital following a short illness. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, on February 6, 1974, she was the daughter of Katherine (nee Dammeyer) and Clinton Wacker. 

Denise was a 1992 Firelands High School graduate and was most recently employed at Rico Manufacturing in Medina. She was an active member of the Brighton United Methodist Church, serving as president of United Methodist Women and sang in the choir. Denise was also the co-chairman of the church’s onion ring booth at the Lorain County Fair. She had a love for animals, swimming, spending time outdoors and traveling. Most importantly, she treasured the time she spent with her children. 

Denise is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Christopher Phillips; children, Jordon and Juliana Phillips, both of Brighton; mother-in-law, Nelva Phillips; siblings, Kevin Wacker (Joanna Broome), Craig (Genai) Wacker, and Jason (Sarah) Wacker and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Betty Wacker, Faye & Paul Dammeyer and father-in-law, Eldon Phillips. 

A private family service will be held soon.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to the family in care of the funeral home

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