Kathy Michelle Phillips, 52 of Independence, MO left us on March 8, 2011. Cremation is planned with private memorial services to be held at a later date. Kathy was born December 16, 1958 in Independence, MO to Paul and Fredia (Goldsberry) Dugger and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Ft. Osage High School in 1977. Kathy was a warm, caring and optimistic woman who is deeply missed by everyone that knew her. She lived a productive life by assisting those in need. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who leaves behind a husband of 28 years, Michael Phillips; four children, Elizebeth Laguardia of Grandview, MO, Michael Phillips, Richard Porter, William Porter all of Independence, MO; her father, Paul Dugger of Raytown, MO and 5 wonderful grandchildren, Travis, Austin, David, Dakota and Makayla.