Mary Louise Rozar Phipps

Mary Louise Rozar Phipps, age 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Community Hospice, St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital.

Louise was born June 11, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to Roy Lamar Rozar, Sr. and Juanita Lynn Rozar of Baxley. As a young adult, Louise lived near Beaver Street Baptist Church in Jacksonville where she and her family attended church. She was a graduate of Jacksonville School of Technology, Class of 1955. She was in the DCT program and could work while she went to school. Her first job was at a women’s boutique, The French Novelty. She took great pride in her work ethic and saying she always had a job. She retired from McGowan’s Heating & Air Conditioning after twenty years of full-time service. After retirement, Louise continued to work part-time into her eighties.

Among Louise’s great accomplishments was being a part of the AA program and celebrating 53 years of sobriety. She enjoyed sharing stories of her experience, strength and hope. She always hoped that her words would make a difference for others. One of her favorite sayings was, “One day at a time.”

Louise was a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her love of God, family, and country was very important to her. She loved being in the house of the Lord. As a military wife of 34 years, Louise spent her life and endless prayers advocating for veterans and the military.

Preceding her in death were, James Daniel Phipps, daughter, Deanne Rene’ Phipps, brothers, Roy Lamar (Janice) Rozar, Jr., Charles (Myra) Rozar, and James Ronnie Rozar, and brother-in-law, Denean Dixon.

Survivors include her daughters, Cyndi Phipps (Larry) Prince of Jacksonville and Denise Marie (Mark, Sr.) Hayes of Baxley; sister, Linda Dixon of Baxley; grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Dominguez, Mark (Silvia) Hayes, Jr., and Josh Daniel Hayes; and great grandchildren, Ethan Dominguez, Kellan Dominguez, and Otto Hayes; bonus grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends also survive.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m. at Louise’s family church, Hopewell Church of Appling County. A dinner will be served following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Hopewell Church of Appling County 1759 Red Oak Road Baxley, Georgia 31513 or Louise’s home church, Lake Shore Family Fellowship 2246 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32210.

The family wishes to express special gratitude to the Community Hospice Team and Chaplain Rick at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the direction of Swain Funeral Home.