We give thanks for the life and ministry of Deacon Kathie Phillips, who went to be with our Lord on November 21, 2025, about a year after having received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Her memorial service was held on Saturday, December 13 at St. Luke’s, Hilton Head. As noted in her obituary, “At St. Luke’s Church on Hilton Head Island, she began as parish secretary and soon transformed a struggling children’s school into a thriving ministry. About twenty years ago, she answered God’s clear call to the diaconate. After an intensive two years of study, she was ordained a deacon in the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. Her primary vocation as a deacon was the care of missionaries. As International Missionary Care Director for Global Teams, she traveled the world, leading retreats, offering counseling, and nurturing those on the front lines of the mission field to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For many years, she also served on the Global Teams board and led numerous mission teams from St. Luke’s to Honduras, Tanzania, and Peru. Commitment to and love for Jesus were the essence of Kathie’s life. She was a vital part of St. Luke’s intercessory prayer ministry and worked closely with the Rector Emeritus Greg Kronz for nearly thirty years. Her faith shaped every aspect of her being and touched countless lives.” Please keep her husband of 61 years, Bill, her family and loved ones in your prayers. Read the full obituary.
