Treva was born August 16, 1940, in Temple, Texas to Gilbert W. and Thelma Arnold Schwake. She married James Phillips on November 23, 1956, in Waco, Texas. They were owners of the Greenville Sonic on Wesley Street. She was a member of Park Street Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, James Phillips; sons, Terry Phillips and wife, Kristi, and Gary Phillips and wife, Stacy; daughter, Tammy O'Dell; grandchildren, Cody Phillips and wife, Makyla, Jason O'Dell and wife, Rachel, Kyle Phillips and wife, Bayli, Rachel Phillips, Matthew Phillips, and Haley Phillips and fiancé, Conner Phillips; great-grandchildren, Mylah O'Dell, Lincoln O'Dell, Cayson Phillips, Bryndal and Breeley O'Dell, Kylin Phillips, and one on the way, Ryker Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Carlita Connally, brother-in-law, Harold Connally, along with aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cody Phillips, Jason O'Dell, Kyle Phillips, Matthew Phillips, Conner Phillips, and nephew, Curtis Connally.
Condolences(5)
Melanie Caldwell
CADDO MILLS, TX Thursday, June 15, 2023 Just learned tonight from Gary. My father had always wanted to drop in to say hello to Treva and Jim. We did tonight.We all have fond memories of your dear mother on Hillcrest. She was such a good friend to our mother.
Deepest sympathy for all of you. Please tell Mr. Phillips we are sorry for his loss.
Delmer Neuman and Mary Ellen Neuman
Lorena, TX Thursday, May 25, 2023 Jim and family,My heart is heavy with sadness. Treva was my best friend in Moody Schools. We shared so many memories. I will miss our yearly phone conversations. I look forward to our heavenly meeting.
My prayers are being sent for you and yours.
Mary Ellen
Delmer Neuman and Mary Ellen Neuman
Lorena, TX Thursday, May 25, 2023 Jim and family,My heart is hurting. Treva was my best friend in high school. We shared so many memories. We continued that friendship with telephone conversations through
Kelly Oliver
DENTON, TX Thursday, May 25, 2023 Tammy, my heart breaks for you and your family . Your mother was an amazing woman . Godly wife , mother , grandmother and grammy. The closeness of you two is truly a special bond and your memories are so many . Dinners won’t be the same . Hold your family tight and know you are loved my sweet friend . She’s at His feet and can you just see her helping get the dinners done in Heaven ! ♥️🙏🏻Brenda Thorn
Melbourne, FL Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Tammy, I know you and your mom were so close and my heart breaks for you. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you.