In the quiet community of Green Valley, Arizona, a life was tragically cut short on July 12, 2014. Alice Phillips, a 76-year-old woman, died from gun violence in what was determined to be a murder-suicide.
Born on April 24, 1938, Alice was a vibrant member of her community. She was known for her involvement in the Green Valley Quilt Guild, where she created beautiful hand-stitched quilts.
A dedicated member and volunteer at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, she was also a special sister of the P.E.O. Chapter EJ. A memorial Mass was held for both Alice and George Phillips at the church, suggesting a close relationship and shared life.
Friends and fellow community members recalled her warmth and contributions. Her passing left a void in the organizations she was a part of and among those who knew her. The circumstances of her death, a murder-suicide, sent a shockwave through the otherwise peaceful area, leaving behind a legacy of sorrow and questions. In the wake of this tragedy, those who knew Alice were left to remember a life of creativity and service, overshadowed by its violent end.
