Phyllis S. Needham

Phyllis S. Needham passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  She was 88 years old.  Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Needham, Sr with whom she had shared 64 years of marriage. She was born in Wilmington, DE a daughter of the late Audrey and Franklin Krauss, Jr. 

She is survived by her loving children, Patricia Long of Derry, New Hampshire, Rosemary Needham of McDonough, Georgia and Linda Morrison (Jim) of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, adoring grandchildren; David Morrison (Kaitlyn), Laura Longsmith (Ian), Sarah Morrison, Franklin Long and Lucy Needham, Great Grandchildren, Myles Morrison, Ben Morrison and two sisters, Carlyon Battis and Jacquelyn Hodges (Lyle) and a dear friend John Fralin.  In addition to her husband and parents Phyllis was predeceased by a son Robert J. Needham, Jr., a sister, Frances Phillips and a son-in-law, Phillip Long.

Phyllis was a loving mother and Grandmother who took great care of her family.  She obtained her LPN degree at the age of 50 wanting to continue her care of people. 

Relatives and friends will be received by her family on Thursday, December 4. 2025 after 12:30 p.m. followed by her Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m..  Her interment will follow in Pine Grove Memorial Park Cemetery.  

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