LaTania D. Phillips 1961-2025
YOUNGSTOWN — LaTania Doreen Phillips entered eternity on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, after a valiant fight.
Born Aug. 30, 1961, in Youngstown, to the union of Norman Phillips Sr. and Celestine Terrell-Phillips, LaTania spent her life intertwined with the vibrant threads of her community, where she touched the lives of many with her warmth and gentle spirit.
A proud graduate of East High School, Class of 1980, LaTania’s journey led her into the world of the hospitality industry, where she worked diligently as a laborer at Towel Supply. Her commitment to her work exemplified her dedication and strong work ethic, qualities that earned her the respect of peers and friends alike.
LaTania’s faith was a guiding light. Her spiritual home was Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, where she actively engaged in the usher and bowling league ministries during her youth and young adult years.
She cherished her family deeply and is survived by her beloved daughter, Brianna Phillips, who carries on her legacy, and her brother, Keith (Pamela) Phillips Sr. LaTania also leaves behind fond memories shared with her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Upon entering eternity, LaTania was reunited with her parents; brother Norman R. Phillips Jr.; paternal grandparents, Monroe and Marion Phillips; and maternal grandparents, Charles and Jerusha Terrell, who welcomed her with open arms in spirit.
As we reflect on LaTania’s life, we recognize the beauty of her journey — a tapestry woven with love, laughter and resilience. She will be lovingly remembered for her nurturing spirit, her unwavering faith and her commitment to lifting others up.
In honor of LaTania, a celebration of her life will be held in the future, where friends and family will gather to share memories, laughter and love. The details of the services will be publicly shared.
At this time of intimate need and personal loss, the family of LaTania Doreen Phillips elected to entrust the ministry of comfort and care, along with transitional aftercare arrangements to J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, 330-782-8500.
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