Phyllis Sandweiss passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late Hyman and Sylvia Cytron; beloved wife of 65 years to her middle school sweetheart, the late Marvin Sandweiss; Loving mother to Bruce (Caryn) Sandweiss, Tracy (Paul) Mellring, Steve (Joyce) Sandweiss; Grandma Phoebe to Lauren (Jeremy) Brenner, Jeremy (Stephanie) Levinson, Sydney Levinson, Jacob Sandweiss, Nick, Megan (Aaron Hotzel) and Matthew Mellring, Sarabeth, Nato and Zosia Sandweiss; great grandmother to Max and Ari Brenner, Callie Levinson, Noah Stein and Cooper Hotzel. Sister to Barbara (Norman) Hausfater, the late Mimi (Rick) Schuchet and Margo (Frank) Miskit. Phyllis will be missed by her family and many life-long close friends.
Phyllis was a devoted mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and great-aunt. Family and friends were extremely important to her. She loved to entertain and cook, hosting most holidays and special occasions. Phyllis was a happy, bubbly personality who always had a smile on her face. She was always glad to open her home and heart to all of her friend’s children and her children’s friends.
Phyllis worked for more than 35 years for several doctors. She was an avid fitness enthusiast, often walking and speed walking long distances. She spent years playing cards and mahjong with her many friends. She was also fortunate to travel to many places around the world.
Graveside service Wednesday, May 15, 12:00pm at Chesed Shel Emeth/Beth Shalom Cemetery, 650 White Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Live stream available at by clicking "watch video", below. A special thanks to the caring staff at Dolan Memory Care. Contributions can be made to TASK (tasksports.org) 980 Horan, Fenton, MO 63026; TREE House of Greater St. Louis (thstl.org) 332 Stable Lane, Wentzville, MO 63385 or a charity of your choice.
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