Lois Driver

Mrs. Edd Lois Driver, affectionately known to family and friends as "Doll," was born on October 23, 1931, in Henry County, McDonough, Georgia, to the late Edward Phillips and Tessie Phillips. Having lived a remarkable 94 years, she leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, wisdom, service, and family devotion that will continue to inspire generations to come.

Edd Lois dedicated her life to her family, faith, food, and community. She was more than a mother and grandmother; she was a teacher, mentor, and guiding light to countless individuals whose lives were enriched by her wisdom, kindness, and unwavering support. Her warm spirit and open heart made everyone feel welcomed and loved.
A woman deeply rooted in her heritage; Edd Lois proudly shared her gifts through music as a member of the Atlanta City Voices Choir. Through numerous performances for Atlanta city mayors and community events, the choir preserved and celebrated the religious folk songs once sung by enslaved African Americans. Through her voice, she helped keep history alive and passed the richness of her culture and heritage on to future generations.

Doll had a passion for traveling, visiting family, and experiencing the world around her, but perhaps her greatest joy was found in the kitchen. Cooking was her love language, and she delighted in preparing meals that brought family, friends, neighborhoods, and communities together. She proudly shared the true meaning of Soul Food, nourishing not only the body and soul, but also the spirit. Her recipes, traditions, and family gatherings created memories that will be cherished forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Phillips and Tessie Phillips, and 6 of her beloved siblings: Minnie Phillips, Willie Jr Phillips, Mary Ruth Phillips, James Roger Phillips, David Phillips, and Alonzo Phillips.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her devoted children: Charlie Frank Phillips and Lois Marie Jones. Her beloved grandchildren: Orlandria Harden, Felecia Jones, Derrick Jones, and Rodriquez Phillips.
Her cherished great-grandchildren: Anthonique Finley, Artheria Harden, Shameka Jones, Tavondra Jones, Demontae Jones, Tashumbi Jones, and Charles Dunn

Surviving siblings: Elizabeth Sparks, Emi Irene “Essie” Goggins, Nannie Mae Higginbottom, Eddie Lewis Phillips, Larry Phillips, Gus Phillips
Along with a host of additional great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, dear friends, choir family, and all those whose lives were touched by her generosity and grace.

Edd Lois Driver was a woman of remarkable faith, strength, and determination. She taught her family the importance of hard work, compassion, hospitality, and love. Her laughter filled rooms, her songs filled hearts, and her meals filled tables. While her physical presence will be deeply missed, her spirit will live on through the traditions she cultivated, the values she instilled, and the countless lives she influenced.
"Well done, thy good and faithful servant."

Her family rejoices in knowing that she has entered into eternal rest and peace, reunited with loved ones who preceded her in death and embraced by the God she faithfully served.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever cherished.