Birth date: Aug 8, 1928 Death date: May 25, 2019
Phyllis Hoenen, beloved family matriarch and Lewes Doo-Dah Parade Grand Marshall, marched through the Pearly Gates Saturday, May 25th. She was 90 years old. Born in Phillipsburg, PA on August 8, 1928, she and her family moved to L Read Obituary
My sincere condolences to Rick and family. I had the pleasure of working with Phyllis for a few years and then keeping in touch in Lewes and of course the July 4th parade. Phyllis always brought a smile to those around her and I personally feel blessed to have known her. Rest in Jesus' arms Phyllis.
The Doo-Dah parade will never be the same, but hopefully it will live on for many years in Mrs. Hoenen's memory. What a fun-loving woman she was! Sending thoughts & prayers to the Hoenen family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mary Lou & Wayne Warren
Kathy, Rick, and John,
Sending you all my deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of your wonderful Mom. She will always be remembered for friendly smile and kindness to everyone.
I can see her coming to Lloyd's for groceries and cutting up with everyone. She will certainly be missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.
Hold her close in your mind and hearts.
Susan Fisher
Aunt Chibby had an incredible gift - the ability to make the world a better, happier place, just by being herself. I'm blessed to have known her and will miss her very much.
Love,
Grand-niece Amanda
Dear Chibby…
Chibby? No one could ever explain that to us, not even you? Where in the world did we get Chibby out of Phyllis 😊.
You were a 2nd Mom to me…. During those 1st 9 years of my life while in Lewes. I seem to remember playing on Chestnut Street much more than in my own yard. Any the visits to your home at Christmas… absolutely crazy. The old train running around the tree, and the mural that Uncle Tom would paint on the mirror each year. Just great. Don’t even mention the six layers of clothes he’d be wearing.
My reasons to visit to Lewes became fewer… and for all the wrong reasons at times. Tom leaving us so way too early, Pop, Don, Lee, Jane and Donny, Griff… but we always had you!
How wonderful it was to introduce you to Amanda, and then David. How much they loved you and your craziness, and being lucky enough to be included in your birthday parties so many times. Remember when you had ants in the kitchen, and Amanda & Dave gave you an ant farm for your birthday? Then again, later, how great it was to take you out of the house for a drive down to the State Park and around town. For lunch. For those Bloody Mary’s (don’t tell Kathy).
You know, you were also a bonding agent for Bill, Bob and me. They weren’t around much when I was a kid. Off to Delaware, then away in the service. But then we started our Lewes rendezvous trips and they were as much about catching up with you as they were about being together. It was always fun to see Wayne, Bland, maybe some others. Believe me though… it was always about you.
You are the last of the true Jefferson generation, and the town just won’t be the same without you. I can’t even imagine the Do Da parade this year – I’m sure they’ll do something special for you… as they should.
Love, your nephew…
Alan
