Diana Phillips, 86, passed away on April 24, 2025 with her loving children and grandchildren
surrounding her and serving her. Originally born in St Kitts, British West Indies, moved to Dorchester, MA, with her eight children and late husband Charles Phillips in 1974.

She graduated from The University of Massachusetts Boston with a Bachelors in Elementary Education in 1989. Diana is survived by her children Veronica, Alexander, Jeremiah (predeceased), John, Bernadette, Belinda, Virginia, Charles, Jr. and Lydia. Her grandchildren, Nicolas, Ariel, Brandon, Myranda, Daniela, Michael, Kenneth, Eckstrom and great-grandchildren Keanu and Cali.

No matter where Diana went, she had a love for people and sharing the Word of God with them. She faithfully read her Bible daily and prayed even more often. Her heart was always open to serve. Diana taught all her children and grandchildren about God, being Christians and giving their lives to Christ. She loved music and praised God with His songs. She also taught her children how to read using the Bible. Diana had an unwavering love for her grandchildren, never hesitant to babysit and take her grandkids on a journey around the Dorchester neighborhood. Her grandchildren all have beautiful memories, from taking them to the Nutcracker to simply riding the trolley in Mattapan.

Diana was a proud and devoted member of Faith Cristian Church. She was never hesitant to invite others to Sunday service or Bible study, even if it was a zoom link to join remotely! Her generosity reached many charitable organizations. Diana was sure to care for her neighbors by ensuring she kept a stocked freezer in case she heard of someone in need! The true definition of a missionary in her community.

Diana had a love for gardening. Every place she has lived there was surely a garden to be grown and well kept by her. She treated her family as the most important garden she would grow. Her love, like water for boundless growth and her warm hugs always to keep us rooted and close together. Although Diana is no longer physically with us, we will be
reminded of her unwavering loyalty to the Lord, her children and tending to God's garden by acknowledging the blooming flowers and the willowing of the leaves in the trees.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 1st at the Faith Christian Church, 301 Harvard St., DORCHESTER at 12:00 pm. Interment will be held at Eastern Cemetery, St. Thomas, VIRGIN ISLANDS, at a later date. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 1st at the Faith Christian Church, 301 Harvard St., DORCHESTER from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm prior to the service.