Mrs. Cheryl Louise Phillips Elliott, a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and a descendant of Hog Island Doughty and Phillips families, passed away peacefully May 14, 2026, at Vitas Hospice in Rockledge, Fla., surrounded by her loved ones.
Born Jan. 8, 1945, in Nassawadox, to Margaret Louise (née Chandler), and Otto Wright Phillips, Cheryl was the quintessential Shore native and was affectionately known as “Hog Island Lass.” She adored her time growing up in Red Bank and visiting relatives in Marionville and Machipongo.
A 1963 graduate of Northampton High School, Cheryl’s charm and loving nature matured into the need to care for others as an LPN, leading to a long and illustrious career with Perdue Farms, Inc., in both Accomac, and Salisbury, Md.
In retirement, Cheryl loved writing about her adventures on the Shore with her family, including some hard-to-forget characters who made lasting (and laughing) impressions on her. Cheryl was a master needleworker and crafted heirlooms for her family that they will cherish for lifetimes.
In addition to her parents, Cheryl was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Cottee Colvin, of Melbourne, Fla., and her brother, Captain William Ray “Billy Ray” Phillips, of Cape May, N.J.
By her side at her time of death, Cheryl is survived by her three children, Kenneth “Ken” Lee Hann (Angela), of Canton, Ga., David “Dave” Chandler Elliott (Gloria), of Millsboro, Del., and Benjamin Harrison “Harry” Elliott IV (Martha), of Melbourne. In addition to her many nieces and nephews, Cheryl is also survived by her grandchildren, Joshua Wade Hann, Dylan Jacob “DJ” Hann, Grayce “Vik” Noellen Elliott, Cayce Summerset Elliott, Emma Catherine Elliott, Mary Virginia Elliott, Henry Aaron Diaz Ramirez, Cindy Judith Ramirez Sandoval, Kimberly Isabelle Elliott, and Gabriella Grace Elliott; and her newly born great-grandson, Philip Douglas Gillespie.
A small graveside service will be held Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m., at Franktown Cemetery in Franktown. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Barrier Islands Center, 7295 Young St., Machipongo, VA 23405.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
