Diora F. McPhillips
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age 88, of Tampa, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Diora was born March 4, 1934 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, the daughter of Viola and Lester Freeman. Diora was an avid fishing woman who loved summers in Marsh Harbor chasing Blue Marlin. With her husband Earl, they won the Penny Turtle Billfish Tournament on several occasions. She was a devout Christian woman and a very loving mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Lester; her loving husband of 42 years, Earl G. McPhillips; her sister, Mabelee Pyle; brother, Reece Freeman; and son, Earl "Butch" McPhillips Jr. Survivors include her children, Stacey Moses (Lisa Todd) and Linda, David (Kitty), Billy (Hollace) and Bruce McPhillips; grandchildren, Brian Urey, Kristina, Shaun, Dawn, Summer, Hunter and Montana and 8 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3-4 pm followed by a service at 4 pm, Friday, May 27, 2022 at Blount and Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel, Temple Terrace. A private interment will take place at Sarasota National Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blountcurryterraceoaks.com.