Denise M. Phillips 55, of Columbus died 4:08 a.m. Wednesday June 23, 2021 at the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following a car accident June 7.
Born April 17, 1966, in Kansas City, Mo., Denise was the daughter of Lyle E. “Rocky” and Patty Jo (Phillips) Sutton. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended area schools in Bronaugh, Mo. She later attended Labette Community College. Denise wa…