Louise P. Foxwell of Laurel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family.
Louise was born July 23, 1931 in Delmar, Del., a daughter of the late George H. Phippin and Edith Catherine (Littleton) Phippin.
She graduated from Delmar High School with the class of ’49 and was active with the Delmar Alumni Association. In her early days she worked as a bookkeeper for Severance Service Company, and she also helped raise chickens on the family farm. Louise was a long time, active member of All Saints Episcopal Church. Sewing, quilting, and embroidering were just a few of her many talents. Her handmade quilts were made with love and each child, grandchild, great-grandchild and even great-great-grandchild has one to remember her by. She also made many quilts for newborns at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Louise’s greatest accomplishment was raising her family and being the most loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Barney R. Foxwell and wife Donna; Rex Alan Foxwell and wife Lee; and Dawn L. Pollitt and husband David; grandchildren, BJ Foxwell (Beth), Lance Foxwell, Mason Foxwell, Troy Foxwell (Carolynn), William Mountz, Jason Mountz, Jason Russell (Tina), Joshua Russell (Melanie), Ashley Burton (Jason) and David Pollitt, Jr.; numerous great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Lee (Barney) Foxwell; and a grandson, Andrew Foxwell.
A visitation for family and friends was held on Monday, Aug. 21 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Interment followed at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 N 10th St., Delmar, DE 19940 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.