Lucille (Drake) Phillips

Lucille (Drake) Phillips, 77, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 28, 2025. Lucille was born to the late Charles and Irene (Tackett) Drake on February 8, 1948, in Bolyn, Kentucky.

Lucille was a homemaker for many years where she helped raise her children. She loved spending as much time as she could with her family, especially her grandchildren. Lucille also enjoyed spending time outdoors, tending to her garden and flowers, and taking pictures for the albums she created.

Surviving Lucille include her children; Julie (Ricky) Jent, Brenda Phillips, brothers; Calvin Drake, sisters; Carol (Ron) Maxwell. Lois (Guy) Woodhouse, grandchildren; Joanna (Chris) Hileman, Jessica (Josh) Black, Brandy (Roger) Lair, Seth Wright, Trevor Wright, Christina Moore, Amber Moore, Heather (Nick) White, Dustin Manriquez, and several great-grandchildren.

Lucille is preceded in death by a son; Sherman Wright, daughter's; Teresa (Joshua) Moore, and Linda, brother; Carl Drake, and Eldon Drake.

A funeral service honoring the life of Lucille will be held on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at 6 pm with Pastor Adam Linkenhoker located at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 West Canal Street, Peru. Friends may visit with the family from 4 pm until the time of the service. A private family burial will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later date.

Riverview Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolences may be made online at www.riverviewfhperu.com