Phyllis Samples Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Phyllis Samples (Dover, Delaware), who passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phyllis Samples to pay them a last tribute.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Phyllis leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her husband Norman A. Samples; and her parents, Homer Hoffecker and Madelyn Hoffecker. She is survived by: her children, Michael, Keith, Randall, Kimberly, Kelli and Lisa; and her siblings, Patricia, Richard, Stephanie and Vicki.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Trader Funeral Home

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July 2, 2025

Michael Dolan wrote a sympathy message

“I Truely Didn't Know Better Friends than The Samples Family. I Spent alot my Time hanging out around Phillis and her Husband most the time, growing up. especially, Norman. We Spent Time together in every exspect of life., along with the sons and daughters and kin of these two., Much Love., Signed Mike Dolan”

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