Judy Christina (Tina) Phillips Merino, 45, of Lakeland, passed away at her home on Monday, November 1, 2021. She was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 26, 1976, to the late Judy Myrick Phillips and Charles Ander Phillips. She was a loving mother, grandmother; and was the caregiver for her son. Tina enjoyed cooking and baking; she had a big heart and loved her family dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Clay Phillips, Andy Phillips and Robbie Phillips.
Survivors include her two sons: Brandon Phillips and fiancé Taylor Cothren and David Olvera all of Lakeland, Georgia; three grandchildren: Karson Phillips, Ander Phillips and Skylar Phillips all of Lakeland; her grandmother: Hazel Stone (Ronnie) of Lakeland, Georgia; several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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