Name: Visitation for Phyllis Marie Hand
Start: 2016-11-03T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-11-03T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger - Hilltop

Phyllis Marie Hand, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio, joining her beloved spouse William A. Hand who preceded her in death on October 27, 2016. She will be deeply missed. Phyllis was born on November 11, 1935 to Philip and Mary Schaeffing. She retired from the Ohio State Medical Association where she worked as an Executive Secretary. Phyllis was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church and formerly a longtime and involved member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Phyllis was an enthusiastic person who embraced life fully, from enjoying a hot air balloon ride to taking a helicopter ride to a glacier. She enjoyed travel and treasured spending time with family and friends. She also was a dedicated volunteer and regularly donated time to her church and the Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Preceded in death by her husband William A. Hand, parents Philip and Mary Schaeffing, son Dr. Philip Fisher, sisters Jane Schaeffing and Jean Detamore. Survived by her children, Mary (Kevin) Kirkendall, Dr. William (Maureen) Fisher; and daughter-in-law, Alisa Fisher; step-children, Edward (Jan) Fisher Denise Lafone, Debra (Richard) Seipel, Michelle (Chuchi) Hand-Arevalo; grandchildren, Mary Fisher, Kate Fisher, Michael (Michelle) Fisher, Amy Fisher, Mark Fisher, Noah Gillespie, Kimmie Gillespie, Lillie Gillespie, Elizabeth Gillespie; step-grandchildren, Edward Fisher, Traci Abrams, Heather Trafon, Joseph Seipel-Parks, Hilary Lafone, B. Shannon Lafone, Tate Arevalo, Chase Arevalo; many step-great grandchildren; brother, Philip (Roseanne) Schaeffing; sisters, Margaret (Ben) Haller, Patricia (Sam) Moone Julie (John) Shaver; brother-in-law, Robert Detamore; many beloved nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the HOPE & HEART FUNERAL HOME by SCHOEDINGER, 3030 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43228 with Fr. Leo Connolly celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Phyllis.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Hand

7 Entries

Howard Wells

July 22, 2024

Bill and Mary,
I know it's been Almost 8 years since your Mom passed away, and I am embarrassed that I didn't express my condolences sooner. Mrs. Fisher was one of the most kind ladies I have ever met, They that children live through parents, and from I can see, that is certainly true with the Fishers. I know you probably won't see this since it has been a while, but I wanted to pay respects to your Mother, You both have several angels watching over you, with your Dad, Phil, and your Mother. Make them proud. Howard Wells

Pamela Johnson

November 3, 2016

With deepest sympathy Julie Shaver...in my prayers!
God bless...

Gary and Mary Lou Harmon

November 2, 2016

To Alisa, Mary and Katie Fisher,

We are thinking of you and "Grammy" today. We are happy we were able to meet her and get to know her. She loved you all very much. She approached life with dignity and a very strong faith. Phyllis had a great laugh and sense of humor . I remember her story about she and her sisters hoping to try out for the "Rockettes". Very funny! She will be dearly missed but fondly remembered. The Harmon Family.

Mary Lou Harmon

November 2, 2016

I remember Phyllis and how she loved to discuss new recipes, her wonderful grandchldren and her strong enduring Catholic faith. May you rest in Peace with son Phil and husband Bill. Mary Lou and Gary Harmon

November 1, 2016

Dear Bill and Maureen and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please remember that your parents will live on through you and your children and all of the good they bring to the world. We will keep your family in our prayers. Sincerely, George and Lynette Van Buren

Jack Malone

November 1, 2016

To the family: Saddened with the news of Bill's passing and then Phyllis four days later-- dear persons who obviously loved and cared for one another in a very special way. I will miss them at the 9 30 AM Mass as they always made a point to say hello and share some humor. I will pray that you experience the infinite comfort of Christ, and I will pray for the repose of their souls.
In Deepest Sympathy, Deacon Jack Malone, St Cecilia Parish.

Tim & Tricia Timlin

October 31, 2016

Always the ultimate model of strength and a tremendous family friend. Mrs Fish was one of a kind "and HONEY 43204 is the westside" Always proud to be from the Hilltop with great people like the Fisher-Hand. Thank you for the many laughs and lunches, you will be missed

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