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2020
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MARSHA PHILLIPS Obituary
Marsha Harris Phillips (Age 89)
A Washington, DC native, passed away on February 13, 2020, at Cohen-Rosen House in Rockville, MD. She was the wife of the late Sanders E. "Sandy" Phillips, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Marsha was the daughter of the late Harry H. Harris and Sara (Berman) Harris. She is survived by her daughters, Faye Phillips, (longtime companion of Allen Majors) and Marla Phillips; her grandson, Major Benjamin Hoffman, USAF, husband of Stephanie; her great-grandchildren, Walter, Grady, and Clara; and her sister, Marlene Pincus. She is predeceased by her brother, Melvin "Mickey" Harris.A graveside service will take place on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Mercy and Truth Cemetery, North Hanover St., Pottstown, PA 19464. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marsha's memory to Charles E. Smith Life Communities at https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/giving/ or to Jewish Social Service Agency - Hospice at https://www.jssa.org/give/. Shiva will be observed Tuesday and Wednesday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the home of Marla Phillips. Houck & Gofus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464, will be handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com.
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Leni
February 22, 2020
I can still see your smile and I thank you for the joy you gave me.
Janice Stephens
February 18, 2020
Thinking about you and Marla. Prayers are with all of you.
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