Margaret Phillips Obituary

Margaret Violette Phillips (Nee Lakoma) formerly of Euclid passed away peacefully after a short illness in September 27, 2023 in Woodstock Georgia near her stepson Rick Born October 7, 1936 to Violette Lauder and Joseph G Lakoma, Margaret was married in 1960 to Hugh J Phillips; Margie as she was known by family became stepmother to Hugh's son Richard "Rick" Phillips and became a permanent Euclid resident She was a devoted housewife to her fire fighter husband after a short career as an executive secretary and after Hugh retired she was a secretary for the Greater Cleveland and Firefighters widow and retirees for many years Margie was also a board member of the Euclid Historical Society an interest she shared with her childhood Lucille Margaret supported many charities over the years many involving animals, she had many pets thru out her lifetime, as well as Native American schools and disabled Veterans She was a avid photographer at friends and family events and loved to document her life her in Euclid She also was a proud member of the Fire fighter community She will be missed by her stepson Rick (Lisa) and her granddaughter Julie Phillips As well as all nephews, cousins especially Ally, Michael and Evie Pushin , Shelly and David A grave side service will be held at Knollwood Cemetery on October 6, 2023 being laid to rest next to her husband A celebration of life will be held in June of 2024, but she will be remembered by her family and friends for her kindness, generosity and her spirt for life To to the family or in memory of Margaret Violette Phillips, please