Lucille Philips Liggitt, 88, of Oxford, passed away Saturday, September, 30, 2017 at The Glen at Willow Valley, Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Liggitt. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Lewis K. and Lucie Penny Philips. Lucille graduated from Oxford Area High School, class of 1946. She continued her education at The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with a degree in education. She owned and operated L.K. Philips & Sons Florist and Greenhouses, Oxford, with her family. Lucille was a member of Oxford Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon and Elder. She was also a member of the Oxford Contemporary Club, various bridge clubs and was active in the American Red Cross blood drives. Lucille enjoyed dancing and following the Penn State Nittany Lion football team. She is survived by a son, R. Michael Liggitt and wife Lynn F., of Strasburg; a daughter, Nancy L. Greer, wife of W. Edward, of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Neil E. Deaver ( Suzy), Lauren E. Gingerich (Brandon), Kelly Liggitt Bucklen (Keith), M. Gordon Liggitt and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul L. Philips. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Oxford Cemetery, 220 N. Third St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine St.,Oxford, PA 19363 or Hospice Community Care, 685 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA. Online condolences may be made at HYPERLINK "http://www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com/" www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. 610-932-9584 Comments are closed.
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