Shelly Ann Lightcap

Born August 26, 1971 in Sellersville, PA, she was a daughter of Sharon (Vasey) Phillips and Rodney L. Phillips. On May 8, 1999 she married the love of her life Jeffrey S. Lightcap. They shared over 23 wonderful years of marriage.

At a young age Shelly heard the saving message of the Gospel and accepted the Lord in her childlike faith. She entrusted herself to her heavenly Father and a life of faith grew as she grew.

As a little girl, Shelly dreamed of becoming a teacher. Following high school, Shelly attended Valley Forge Christian College in Valley Forge, PA where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. Following college, she served her Lord as a first grade teacher for nine years at West-Mont Christian Academy in Pottstown, PA. At the start of their marriage, Jeff and Shelly committed themselves to ensure she remained home once children came, and to educate their children at home, which was an experience that brought her much joy. Aside from her love of teaching, she was very dedicated to her family. Always learning and looking for ways to help her family in any way needed, Shelly had a holistic approach in thinking and living. That included becoming creative in culinary skills to ensure everyone was well nourished. She was an avid gardener and not afraid to try new things. Shelly was a faithful member of Pilgrim Christian Fellowship Church, Stuarts Draft.

She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond G. Gerhardt, and an infant sister, Deanna Gerhardt.

Those Shelly left behind include her loving husband, Jeffrey S. Lightcap, two daughters, Sarah Lightcap and Elizabeth Lightcap, son, Matthew Lightcap, all of Stuarts Draft; Also, her mother and father, Sharon and Rodney Phillips, of McKenzie TN; brothers, Rodney Phillips, Jr. and Ryan Phillips both of McKenzie, TN; a paternal grandmother Dorothy Jeanette Phillips, of Souderton PA; Sisters-in-law Karen Gehris, (Paul) of Orbisonia, PA, Kimberley Varela (John) of Langhorne, PA, Carol Lightcap of Spring City, PA, and Christine Lightcap of Royersford, PA; brother-in-law, R. Michael Lightcap of Douglasville, PA; nieces, Melissa Gehris and Emily Herr; nephews, Christopher Heffentrager, Jeremy Heffentrager, Nathan Herr, Michael Herr, Andrew Herr, R. Michael Lightcap, Jr., and Evan Gehris; and many extended family members.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Pilgrim Christian Fellowship Church, 240 Twin Hill Road, Stuarts Draft.

A funeral service will he held immediately following at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Rodney Phillips, Jr., Ryan Phillips, Nick Esposito, John Vasey, Chris Prang, and Derrick Beiler.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral homes of Stuarts Draft.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com