Elma “Dee De” Fischtziur Phillips
Dee De Fischtziur Phillips passed away on October 5, 2018 at the age of 94 while in the care of the wonderful staff at Riverbend Nursing Home in Belle Chasse, LA. She was born on November 28, 1923 in Empire, LA to Helen Chiorco and Stephen Fischtziur, who preceded her in death. She was the widow of James Luke Phillips. Beloved mother of Jimmie Lee Thornton and son-in-law Carey. She was loved and adored by her grandchildren, Carey “Bubba” Thornton, Jr. and Lela Sercovich (Gary) and cherished her great-grand daughters, Mila, Anica, Ivana, and Garyn Sercovich. Sister of the late Johnny, Pete, Anthony “Tick”, and Joe Fischtziur, Katie Carevich and Julia Guey. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A resident of Empire, LA until 2005 when she moved to Belle Chasse, LA. She was well known for her wonderful meals and service at her brother Pete’s Restaurant and her knowledge and willingness to be of service at Petrovich’s Hardware. Her favorite past time was playing Bingo with her sister Julia on Fridays at the American Legion Hall in Buras. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, October, 12, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 8968 Hwy 23 Belle Chasse, LA. A Funeral Mass will follow visitation at 12:30 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.