Joan Mojica Phillips
Joan Mojica Phillips
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Joan was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She took great pridein her family and found her greatest joy in time spent with those she loved. Her warmth, kindness, and caring nature left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Elissa and Shane Banz; her cherished grandchildren, Keenen, Brenden, Payten, Carley, Braxten and Annelise Wyne; and her treasured great-granddaughters, Ella and EverLee Wyne. She is also survived by her sisters, Yvonne Ciappetta, and Yvette Arocho. Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Herman Mojica and Lester Phillips.
Joan's love and presence will be deeply missed but forever remembered by her family and all whose lives she touched.
Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, January , 2026 at 12:00 pm at St. Theresa Caholic Church, located at 11528 US-301, Belleview, Florida.
May she rest in Peace.
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Mari Krum
January 9, 2026
Joan was the first person I met when I came to St Theresa. She greeted me every Saturday, with her smile, & then hugs & her kind words. I will miss her terribly. I hope she knows how much I loved her. Mari Krum
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Judy & Ernie Sherman
January 9, 2026
Our sincere condolences to Joan's family. Joan was such a sweet lady. We miss her greeting us with a warm and
smiling face at the 4:00 pm mass at St. Theresa's Church on Saturdays. May she rest in peace. Ernie & Judy Sherman
Amanda Stem
January 8, 2026
My sweet Joan.... how much my mom (joan) and I, loved you greeting us each Saturday at 4pm mass! Thank you for always asking about her...she still asks about you...she doesn't understand as you knew so well! We always looked forward to your big hugs and wonderful smile!
Now you can make Heaven smile!!
Love you ,
Amanda & Ariana Stem
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