Phyllis Marguerite Christina Mann

Phyllis Marguerite Christina (MacPherson) Mann, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 at her residence in St Johns, FL. surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on December 12, 1930 in Sydney, Nova Scotia to Roderick and Willena (Smith) MacPherson. She grew up in Cape Breton Island and met her husband - to - be, Charles Mann, at a community dance. They discovered that they had been delivered by the same doctor several years apart in Nova Scotia. Phyllis married Charles on June 16, 1948 and started their married life in Toronto, Canada. They moved their growing family to Vero Beach in 1967. Phyllis and Charles traveled the world following Charles' career in aviation with De Havilland Aircraft Company They lived in Bradenton, Orlando, Daytona, FL and Clemmons, NC., before moving to St. Johns 4 years ago. In addition to raising a family of four children, Phyllis worked as a Bank Teller. She had a creative side, painting in watercolors and acrylic and was a published author of a children's book. Her books included: talking animals, experiences and adventures from her own life, pivotal historical events and Christian devotional poems. She enjoyed flying with her husband occasionally and had learned to fly herself. United in marriage with Charles for 74 years and 9 months, Phyllis built a life that nurtured four successful children. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 brothers and one sister, a grandson, Roger Causseaux and a son in law, James Rockenbach. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Charles Mann of St. Johns; daughters, Margueritte "Margie" Rockenbach of St. Johns, Joyce Roediger and her husband Larry of Vero Beach, Janet Causseaux and her husband Roger of Clemmons, NC; a son, Grant Mann and his wife Wendy of Sebastian , FL; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. A celebration of Phyllis' life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Those unable to attend can view the service live streamed at https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c .In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Community Hospice of NE FL, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Phyllis Marguerite Christina Mann

December 12, 1930 - March 30, 2023