MARION — Mrs. Bessie Deaver Phillips, 102, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at the Marion County Medical Center after a brief illness. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, at Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by Richardson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00-2:30 pm, at the funeral home. Born in Mullins, Mrs. Phillips was a daughter of the late Sam and Betty Rowell Deaver. She is also predeceased by her husband, Harmon A. Phillips, Sr. She was a faithful member of the Marion Baptist Church, Gleaners Sunday School Class and lifetime member of Swamp Fox Chapter #87, Order of the Eastern Star. She was retired from Belk Department Stores with over 50 years of service. Survivors are her son, Harmon A. Phillips, Jr., and his wife, Pat, of Knoxville, TN; a grandson, Sam Phillips of Knoxville, TN; two step-granddaughters, Amy Hutcheson and Heather Hutcheson, both of Knoxville, TN; and two sisters, Corrin Griffin of Raleigh, NC and Inez Powers of Marion, SC. Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 106 South Main Street, Marion, SC 29571. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219957551x1201325337/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)