Nell Veronica Sylve Phillips

February 28, 2021

Nell Veronica Sylve Phillips departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 86. Loving daughter to the late Jean Sylve and Eva Sylve Sylve. Beloved wife to the late Morris O. Phillips. Devoted mother to Rosalind (Narry) Sylve, Eric Phillips, Denise (Jeffery, Sr.) Espadron, Bridget (Elton III) Edgerson. Loving grandmother to Narry Sylve, Jr., Erin & Eric Phillips, Jr., Jeffery, Sr., Jacob, Jacques Espadron, Elton Edgerson, IV. Great grandmother to Ava, Benjamin, Bailey & Joseph Sylve, Jeffery III, Mia , Maleah & Andrew Espadron. Nell is preceded in death by her siblings Englentine Ancar, Antonio Foucher, Celestine Ancar, Augustine Ancar, Irene Barthelemy, Shirley Sylve, and John Sylve. Nell is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Nell was a lifelong resident of Diamond, LA. She was the number one fan of the “Nasty Boyz” Baseball Club. Nell was an employee of Plaquemines Parish School Board for 25 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invite to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 28683 LA-23 Port Sulphur, LA 70083 on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am to 10:00 am. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing.Interment: Barthelemy Cemetery. No Repast. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, Gretna, LA 70053. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.