Phyllis DeLancey Obituary

Phyllis Proud DeLancey

Funeral services for Phyllis Proud DeLancey, 69, of Gainesville, TX, are scheduled for 10 AM on Sat., Dec. 15 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Yeager officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. Visitation will be held Fri., Dec. 14 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Mrs. DeLancey passed away Dec. 9, 2012 in Gainesville. She was born July 20, 1943 in Wilmington, DE to Merriel and Florence Proud.

Phyllis graduated from John Dickinson High School in Wilmington in 1961. On March 8, 1963, she married James DeLancey at First Methodist Church in San Diego, CA.

Survivors include: husband, James DeLancey of Gainesville; son, Mark DeLancey of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughter, Aimee Lane and husband, Greg of Gainesville; and four loving grandchildren, Alie, DeLancey, and Dawson Fogle, and Jordan Lane.

Mrs. DeLancey was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janice Beal; and sister, Dorothy Halfen.

You may sign the online register at geojcarroll.com

Published by The News Journal on Dec. 13, 2012.
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Phyllis and I were friends in high school. I was shocked to see she had passed away. I am sure she will be missed by all. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.

Linda Tanner

December 18, 2012

A special Lady and an Inspiration to all who knew and loved her. You will be missed but never Gone. Love to your family and a special hug to you Jim. What a beautiful picture.
Susi and Gary

Susan Ewing

December 15, 2012

Lovely lady. Travelled with her and Jim on several occasions. A delight to be around.

Jim &. Daphne Brown

December 14, 2012

Phyllis, I can't be there tomorrow, will be at the DFW National Cemetery laying Christmas wreaths.
Goodbye my friend.
Martha

Martha Fralia

December 14, 2012

Lovely Lady, Delancey family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Joan Schultz

December 13, 2012

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