Elva Phelps, age 92, of Justin, Texas formerly of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Long Meadows Health Care Center in Justin, Texas after an extended illness.

She was born on April 17, 1928 in Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Milford Lee Mize and Hannah Marie Hargis.  Elva was a loving mother, who had a warm, patient and caring personality.  She enjoyed gardening, home décor and was a devout Christian.  She was of the Southern Baptist Faith and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. 

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years; Edd Schuyler Phelps, Sr. a son; Edd Schuyler Phelps, Jr. two brothers, J. Bird and Lawrence and two sisters; Evelyn, Elsie and Mildred. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved children; Michael Wayne (Xin) Phelps of Tallahassee, Florida and Karen Sue Phelps of Northlake, Texas, a Brother; Clinton Phelps of Kentucky, one sister; Eula Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio and two grandchildren; Jessica Phelps and Jackson Phelps as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in the Chapel at Somerset Undertaking Company, 

The Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home Chapel.   

Burial will follow in the Pine Hill (Phelps) Cemetery.