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Neva was born on July 23, 1952 in Coshocton, OH to Wymar and Dessie (Hankins) Phillips. Before her diagnosis in 2017, Neva was an avid traveler and loved exploring new places. She loved riding bikes and camping with her husband, Lee Dehoff, whom she married January 17, 2004. Taking photographs of her many adventures she shared with her husband, Lee, was one of her favorite things to do. Neva loved collecting mementos from her many journeys; which included the country of Belize, the western United States, and Alaska. She was a fan of The Lion King, but Neva truly enjoyed spending time with friends and her family above all else and she especially loved being a great-grandma. She had the most genuine heart and she was always able to see the bright side of any situation even when she was in the final stages of her battle with IBM. She helped make the world a little brighter and she will be forever cherished and remembered by all who loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Dehoff, daughters Tammy (Toby) Gore and Amy (Bill) Clough, six grandchildren; Dani (Justin) Patterson, Jerrod (Peggy) Gore, Kylie (Eric) Aubihl, Peighton (Garth) Lahna, Arianna Clough, and Jeremy Clough; nine great-grandchildren; Cash & Adley Duhamell, Annistyn Patterson, Crozby & Whitley Gore, Mila & Eli Aubihl, Payton Lahna, and Ariyah Turner. Neva is also survived by her sisters, Carolyn Saylor, Kathy Reigle, and Marla (Mike) Myers. Neva is preceded in death by her parents, Wymar & Dessie Phillips, her brother, Terry Phillips, her sister, Judy Park, and her infant son, Chad.
Neva's family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the wonderful nurses & staff at Hospice Life Care of Wooster for the kind and generous care they provided for Neva during the final battle against IBM.
Calling hours will take place on Wednesday, May 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday, May 15th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to funeral services at Murray Funeral Home in Creston, OH with burial to follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, OH. The Myositis Foundation greatly helped Neva fight against Inclusion Body Myositis and Neva's family asks that donations be made to the Myositis Foundation in honor of Neva and her courageous fight against IBM.
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Sharon K. McCall
May 14, 2025
I was able to connect with Neva through the TMA Women with IBM Affinity Group. My condolences and prayers for her family and friends.
Sharon McCall
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Manue Lubinus
May 13, 2025
As a patient with IBM and diagnosed since 2019, I particularly remember how she advocated for our disease in this newspaper article in 2022 by talking about her daily life (https://shorturl.at/FIruC), both Neva and her husband adapted their lives to live with this disease. I try to do the same by volunteering at our patient organization (MSU- Myositis Support and Understanding).
Debra (Garland) LeClair
May 12, 2025
I am Debra (Garland) LeClair. Chip Garland's sister. I got to know Neva so we'll after Chip's death. She played cards with Chip. She also knew Gloria Garlnd from the trailer park in Mesa, Arizona. She is loved and missed. Lee and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Matt Unks
May 11, 2025
I am so grateful to have become friends with Neva and Lee and appreciate the time we spent together when you two were in Arizona. I miss the playing late night Euchre and Pegs and Joker games. Those are very fond memories that I will cherish forever.
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Jean Jacobi Heidcamp
May 11, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we say good-bye to our warrior sister, Neva. We will miss her smiling face, sweet comments, and loving advice in our IBM group. We've never met, but her love and compassion always came through from her messages. My sincerest sympathy to Lee, her children, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Neva was a woman of tremendous courage and love.
Mary Allen
May 11, 2025
I will miss Neva for all her help with this awful disease. She was an inspiration to me.
Mary Allen Dublin Ireland.
So sorry for your loss. Xx
Janet Lykins
May 11, 2025
Rest peacefully Neva. You earned your wings today. Thank you for your shining example of how to not let IBM get you down! You will be missed.....please say hi to Lisa and Stella for me.....
Tracy Cooper
May 10, 2025
Will miss Neva´s updates. She was a lovely soul. Now her journey is done. Condolences to Lee and the family.
Theresa Harris
May 10, 2025
Neva was an important member of our group, Women with Inclusion Body Myositis. It is a group that none of us want to be in, but we feel like it is a family from all over the world, consisting of people who understand our difficulties. I never had the opportunity to meet Neva as I live in Australia, but I felt supported as a friend by her and her posts were kind and helpful. She will be greatly missed. My condolences to you, Lee. Thank you for your care.
Wendy Davis
May 10, 2025
Neva was an inspiration to many that knew her and loved her as she fought a courageous fight against the horrible disease, Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM disease). She handled the many difficult challenges that came with this illness head on, always looking for new ways to deal with diminished physical strength and ability. She reached out to others to share her experiences and advice, and helped many others adapt to life with IBM. She was lucky to have a kind and loving caregiver in her husband Lee. I will really miss our frequent telephone chats, and I´m so glad I was able to call Neva my friend.
Kathie McKenzie-Bennett
May 10, 2025
What a dear lovely woman Neva was. So encouraging to the ladies in her group and so devoted to Lee. Much love to you Lee. If you need anything, we are here for you. Kathie McKenzie Bennett.
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