2026
Meredith Jean Mann, of Flora, after 100 years of a life well lived, she is now with Christ in her eternal home, Thursday, October 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Delphi. Jean was born to the late Ray and Rebecca Reef Gochenour on April 19, 1926, in Frankfort. Jean married the love of her life, Harold R. Mann in 1944 and he preceded her in 2001. She was a proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother and enjoyed taking care of her home and making memories for her family and master of many side activities. Jean was a member of the Flora First Christian Church, a founder of Delta Theta Chi Sorority, Eldorado Village community in Largo Florida and past member of the Order of Eastern Star. Jean is survived by two daughters: Jacqueline Garrison (Mike Hopkins) of Lafayette and Deborah (Harry) Jones of Cutler. Son: Rick Mann (Tammy Vogel) of Monticello. Seven grandchildren: Heath & Kristen Jones, Autumn & John Filbrun, Travis & Lindsey Jones, Tony Garrison (Christy), Tanner & Aime Garrison, Alicia & David Nelms and Micheal Mann (Patti). Thirteen great-grandchildren: Bayleigh & Austin Ford, Trey & Haley Filbrun, Lexi Garrison (Kolby), Cole & Maddie Jones, Christian Jones, Preston & Alyandra Dixon, Gage Garrison, Will & Addy Jones, Ella & Kynlee Dunbar, Barbie & Noe Cuevas, Chloe Wakefield and Nathan McGill. Nine great greatgrandchildren: Ryker, Truett, Fallon, Noah, Reid, Isabella, Frankie, Mitchell and Miles. She is preceded by her parents, husband, granddaughter-Traci, great-grandchildren- Taylor and Jeffrey, son-in-law-Ted Garrison and daughter-in-law- Trina Mann.
The Mann Family invite friends to a Celebration of Jean’s Life Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00pm with calling starting at 4:00pm at the Flora First Christian Church. Pastor Drew McClellan will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flora First Christian Church, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Jean Mann’s memory.
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