Ms. Annie Joe Phillips, Daughter of Mr. Acey and Henrietta Davis-Phillips, was born November 3, 1937, in Florence County. Her parents and brothers, Alfred Phillips and Jimmy Phillips, and a special uncle, Jimmie Davis, all preceded her in death.

Annie Joe attended the public schools in Florence County. She accepted Christ early in life and became a faithful Pee Dee Baptist Church member. She often spoke about the Lord and recognized that God was integral to her life.

Annie Joe has resided at the Ronald McNair Nursing Facility for five years. She did not have children but was family-oriented, kind, caring, and would help anyone without hesitation. As a loyal aunt, niece, and cousin, she raised two special nephews as sons, Terrance Duncan and Robert Lee Philips; she also raised Bernice Sims (deceased) and her daughters, Tremeika (deceased) and Eunida Sims, in her home as daughters.  She also assisted in raising Benjie and Matt Hayes, Kisha and Demetrius Phillips (deceased), Sherry Phillips, Toya, Jetta, and Fitzgerald Timmons, and the children of Stacie Weekfall-Simmons.

Annie Joe leaves to cherish fond memories two nephews, Terrance Duncan of Florence, SC, and Robert Lee Phillips of Pamplico, SC; a niece, Gwendolyn "Cookie" Eaddy; Lillian Mae Duncan, who is considered to be a sister; two special cousins, Sharon L. Davis of Florence, SC, and Jacqueline D. LeGree of Bluffton, SC; a host of great nieces, nephews, family, and friends; and a dear friend, Ms. Ada Graham.