It is with regret that we announce the passing of Allison Phillips Thrower, age 53, of Madison, AL. Allison passed away peacefully January 27, 2022, at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 12 PM, Saturday, February 5, at Riverview Memorial Gardens with Pastor Michael Miller and Pastor Ronald Schultz officiating. Due to COVID-19 social distancing procedures, there will be no visitation with the family prior to the service.
Allison was born March 2, 1968, in Memphis, TN, to Sally Lambertson Phillips and the late Ronald J. (Buddy) Phillips. She graduated from Lincoln County High School and went on to study at MTSU. Allison worked for several years as Human Resources Administrator with Raytheon Technologies, where she met her husband of thirty-one years, Jeff Thrower. She was also employed as a manager at Jindo Furs during their time in Germany in the mid-nineties.
Allison was a bright star in the lives of all those who knew her. She loved as she lived, with all she had. Growing up in Fayetteville everyone knew her for her vivacious personality and outgoing spirit. As a military wife she was always thinking of others and offering support and care to the community of the Alabama Army National Guard soldiers and their wives. Her Facebook friends were a big part of her support system, and she theirs. Regardless of how you knew her she was always willing to offer her help and support. Allison loved to spend time relaxing and fishing during the summer at their RV on Lake Logan Martin in Pell City. She enjoyed arts and crafts while she was busy at home. She loved spending time around their family pool and cooking for her family, especially during the holiday season. Her other passions included gardening, photography, Alabama football, and Atlanta Braves baseball. She was a devoted wife to Jeff and a loving mother to Joshua and Bradley. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Kensley, Grant, and Arlington certainly brought smiles and laughter to her life and joy in her heart.
Survivors include her husband, Col. (Ret.) Jeff Thrower of Madison; son, Joshua Thrower and Aubrey Brasher of Madison; son, Brad (Haylee) Thrower of Arab; grandchildren, Arlington Thrower of Madison; Kensley and Grant Thrower of Arab; brother, Ron (Laura) Phillips of Madison; sister, Jean Phillips Netherland of Fayetteville; sister-in-law, Shawna Thrower (Mark Padfield) of Durham, NC; brother-in-law, Greg Thrower; nephews, Brandon Netherland, Ben Netherland; niece, Rachael Phillips (Roman) Johnson; nephew-in-law, Peyton Thrower; niece-in-law, Whitney Thrower; aunt, Edna McFarland; uncle, Merton Phillips. In addition to her father, Allison was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, George and Dorothy Lambertson; maternal aunt and uncle, Sandra and Clarence Mason.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Shelby County Humane Society, 381 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051; Fayetteville/Lincoln County Humane Society, PO Box 37, Fayetteville, TN 37334; Magnolia Ranch Recovery, 39 Stevens Hollow Road, Taft, Tennessee 38488; or Lakeview Pelham’s Methodist Church, 5154 Highway 11, Pelham, AL 35124.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Allison Phillips Thrower.
20 Comments To "Allison Phillips Thrower"
#1 Comment By Chris Law On January 29, 2022 @ 6:28 pm
Sally I am so sorry for your loss. Send you and Jean love, strength and prayers
#2 Comment By JonI On January 30, 2022 @ 5:36 am
Fly high, my sister of the heart.
#3 Comment By Dennis and Marsha Massey On January 30, 2022 @ 10:45 am
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers! We love you Sally.
#4 Comment By Janice Moore Gregory On January 30, 2022 @ 2:12 pm
Sorry to hear about the passing of Allison. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, Brent and Janice Moore Gregory
#5 Comment By Kerry On January 31, 2022 @ 8:44 pm
every now and again you meet someone that leaves a mark on you, Allison was that person, prayers to her family and friends
#6 Comment By Martha Fisch On January 31, 2022 @ 10:41 pm
I was Facebook friends with Allie for more than 10 years. She will be missed. My thoughts are with the family.
#7 Comment By Linda & Jim Lowden On February 1, 2022 @ 9:25 am
We sure loved Allie, & love Jeff & Joshua. She was a true friend & will be very missed !!!
We love y’all !!!
#8 Comment By Linda Holland On February 1, 2022 @ 9:40 am
Sally and Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. That sweet picture of Allison describes her spirit; kind and thoughtful. Know that your friends are with you during this difficult time.
#9 Comment By Jimmy Hillis On February 1, 2022 @ 10:21 am
Allison was a childhood friend, we started kindergarten together and graduated Lincoln County Class of ’86. She was always such a kind sweet person. I was glad that I got to talk to her recently as well as meet Jeff and Joshua. I am truly sorry for y’all’s loss she will be missed.
#10 Comment By David Mills On February 1, 2022 @ 11:42 am
I did not really know Allie as an adult, although I’m sure I met her in our growing-up years. I graduated from LCHS with Ronnie… a few years ago. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your tremendous loss. I know you all must be saddened and shocked by the whole thing. Cling to those great memories and the love you shared as a family! I pray that God’s comfort be upon you all during this difficult time.
#11 Comment By Harold & Linda Durham On February 1, 2022 @ 3:03 pm
Sally, So sorry for the loss of Allison. Prayers for you and your family.
#12 Comment By Sue Cary-Simmons On February 1, 2022 @ 3:54 pm
Words cannot express the heartbreaking news of precious Allison. I was blessed years ago to be their next door neighbor at Bridlewood.
The years of our friendship we became family.. The cherished memories will always have a special place in my heart . May God’s strength and comfort be with all of you is my prayer.
#13 Comment By Sarah and Jack Raby On February 1, 2022 @ 7:29 pm
We are so very sorry. We are holding all of you in our hearts. Allison was such a jewel. All of you are in our prayers.
#14 Comment By Holly Mann Sisk On February 1, 2022 @ 7:58 pm
Sally and Jean, I am so very sorry for your loss. Both of you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sally I think of you often and our Colonial Bank days. I love you sweet friend.
#15 Comment By Eloise Hudgins On February 1, 2022 @ 9:21 pm
Sally, Jean and family. So sorry to learn of Allison’s passing. I remember her as having a bubbly personality and a very sweet kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
#16 Comment By Dianne (Horton) Parker On February 1, 2022 @ 11:20 pm
Sally I am so sorry for your loss. Allison was a beautiful woman. Praying for y’all 🙏🙏
#17 Comment By Christan Jones On February 2, 2022 @ 6:25 am
I spent 15 years of my life at Allison’s house as Jean’s best friend. She was an earthly big sister, and God couldn’t have handpicked a better one. She treated me just like one of the family that I dearly love. Prayers of blessed peace and sweet comfort for Sally, Ron, Jean, the Phillips, and Thrower families. Love, Jim, Christan, Miles & Henry
#18 Comment By Kathy Earwood On February 2, 2022 @ 2:07 pm
Jeff, and all of Allison’s loved ones, I am so sorry to hear of Allison’s passing. I remember very well her sweet and vivacious personality during the time we worked at Raytheon. She had the sweetest smile! I will always remember your and Allison’s hospitality, inviting me into your home and the enjoyable times we had during my work related trips to Germany. God bless all of your family. I know your lives will be so empty without her.
#19 Comment By Julie and Bob Preston On February 8, 2022 @ 9:54 pm
Sally, Ron, Laura, Jean, and Jeff.
We are so sorry for the loss of Allison. We didn’t have the pleasure of seeing Allison much through the years as we live outside of Buffalo, NY. However, one memory that was very special was when Bob & I, daughter Jennifer, Sally, Allison & Jean tent camped in the Cherokee National Forest.
How special it was for us cousins to have that time together while enjoying nature.
Another highlight was being at Allison’s wedding- beautiful!
#20 Comment By Lenace Hyde On February 23, 2022 @ 12:23 pm
Very sorry for the Phillips and Thrower families during the loss of Allison. Prayers to each of you at this time.
Lenace Hyde