Bertha Rosiland Phinazee

Bertha Rosiland Phinazee obituary, Tallahassee, FL

Bertha Rosiland Phinazee

Bertha Phinazee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Abbey Funeral Home and Tallahassee Memory Gardens - Tallahassee on May 23, 2025.
Bertha Rosiland Phinazee was born on Saturday September 19, 1943 in Albany, Ga to Roscoe and Louise Purvis. She passed away on Friday May 9, 2025 at TMH Healthcare Compassionate Care Center.
Roz grew up in Tallahassee and graduated from Leon High School. She married Herbert 'Shannon' Phinazee and traveled the world as an Army wife. After Shannon retired, they returned to Tallahassee. She enjoyed bartending, the beach, Biloxi, and her grand/great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years; son, Jet and grandson, Matthew Phinazee.
Roz is survived by her sons, Russell Phinazee and Michael (Kathy) Phinazee; Grandchildren, Katie (Jeffery) Lewis, Taylor (Steven) Short, Robby Phinazee and Aryana Phinazee. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Jackson, Tanner, Laken, Rylan, Reese, Matthew and Wesley. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
No formal services are planned at this time.

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