Barbara Phillips' Obituary
Barbara Joan Phillips passed away March 26, 2020, after a stroke. Born in Fall River, Mass, on June 17, 1948, she was predeceased by her parents, Nathan and Irma Perlman, and her stepson David. A resident of Coconut Grove, FL since 1976, she and her husband John had just celebrated their 46th anniversary on March 1. With a Master's Degree in Special Education from the U of M, she taught in Dade public schools from 1973 until she opened her own private practice in the mid eighties. She and John both retired in 2007. Barbara is survived by John, her brother Stephen Perlman (Joanne) of San Francisco, her niece Emily Anderson (Michael) of New York City, her grandniece Maisie Anderson, grandnephew Wilder Anderson,cousin Dr. Robert Liss (Gail) of Baltimore, her amazing dog Paris, and her wide circle of much-beloved friends. Her niece Emily put it best: Barbara was hilarious, open, quirky, generous, warm and loving, and we're really going to miss her. A celebration of her life is tentatively planned for June 17,2020,conditions permitting. Please check back closer to that time for service details.
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