Life Note:
QPrime South Head/Digital Doug Phillips is mourning the passing of his wife, Cathy Joy Phillips, who died Nov. 24 following a battle with cancer. She was 37. “We lost an incredible person and gained an angel,” shares Phillips. “[Daughter] Everly and [I] are devastated, but we will find a way to pick up the pieces and try our best to honor her and move forward.” A celebration of life will be held Jan. 16 at 5pm at Lyra restaurant (935 W. Eastland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of several charities; complete obituary here and charity list here. Send condolences here.
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