Phyllis was born in Atlanta to Lamar and Margaret McGarity. She attended the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and received her Masters Degree from Mercer University. She worked for many years and retired as a Controller for the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. Phyllis served on the Board of Equalization for Dekalb County and was a large supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Phyllis was known for her blonde hair, infectious laugh, and adventurous spirit. Her friendships and love for travel brought her to Africa, Iceland, Italy, and many more. Phyllis’s life was devoted to being a loving mother, daughter, grandmother and friend.
Phyllis is survived by her mother, Margaret McGarity, her son, Brandon Scott Vann (Christina), sister, Elaine Adams (Rick), and two grandchildren, Eva and Aidan Vann.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Sunday February 21, 2021 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Bill Carr officiating.
The family of Phyllis Vann wishes to extend our sincere thanks to her caregivers Dawn Shuler, Jessica Moore, Glenda Medina, and Ruth Patterson.