Patricia “Pat” Lynn Kearnes Phillips, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 3, 1943 in Campbellsville, KY to the late Wade and Mary Belle Roberts Kearnes.

A lifelong resident of Campbellsville, Pat grew up in the Methodist church and later became a devoted member of Campbellsville Baptist Church after marrying her husband of more than 50 years, the late Randall Phillips.

Pat worked throughout her adult life, beginning at Chappell’s Dairy and later at several local banks before retiring from the Taylor County Clerk’s Office. She approached every job with humility, kindness, and a gentle leadership style that left lasting impressions on coworkers who became dear friends. She was active in the Republican Women’s Club and spent several years as a dedicated Girl Scout leader, pouring her heart into every troop meeting, badge, and campout. She enjoyed serving in her church, especially through cooking for events and Vacation Bible School.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Tracy Phillips-Gibson (Chip)

Daughter-in-law: Jamie Phillips

4 grandsons: Robert “Jake” Gibson, Noah Gibson, Mason Phillips, and Aidan Phillips

Nephew: James Benningfield

Niece: Jolene Kearnes

Many extended family members & friends

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Phillips; her son, Kevin Phillips; her sister, Betty Benningfield; and her brother, Joe Kearnes.

Her family gives special thanks to Joanie Bright, Shirley Murphy, Barbara Cundiff, Carolyn Groves, and the staff of The Madison Senior Living, whose care allowed Pat to spend her final years with comfort, dignity, and laughter—even on the hardest days.

Celebration of Life: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY

Visitation: After 10:00amET on Wednesday at the funeral home

There will be no formal receiving line; instead, guests are invited to gather and share memories of Pat. There will be a brief graveside service immediately after the funeral at Brookside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideon Bibles.

Pallbearers: Jake Gibson, Noah Gibson, Mason Phillips, Aidan Phillips, James Benningfield, and Chip Gibson