Jean Mangham Holzapfel

Jean Mangham Holzapfel passed away in her sleep at home on July 31, 2024, after a brief illness. Jean is survived by her husband of over 71 years, George, her son David (Sandra) Holzapfel, her daughter Linda (Rodney) Atherton, grandsons Richard Atherton and Scott (Jasmine) Atherton, her brother, John Mangham, and many friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Lillie Mangham, and her brother, Dave Mangham Jr. Jean had a long and productive life. She was born in Atlanta, GA in 1933 and raised in Atlanta, Jacksonville and Gainesville. She met George at age 16 at her father’s restaurant, Dave’s Snack Shop, across from THE University of Florida, and they married two years later. Jean worked at U of F while George finished college. She stayed home while their children were young, and then worked for the Florida Board of Regents. As empty nesters, Jean and George traveled all over the world, including many trips to Scotland and England. Jean retired in 1994 to care for her elderly mother and mother-in-law. George and Jean built their dream home on Lake Killarney in 2000, and they enjoyed it for 20 years before moving to Westminster Oaks in their late 80’s. Jean was a member of the Burleigh Law Sunday School Class and the Pacesetters Group at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, where she had many friends. She loved anything Scottish and has been a member of the Saint Andrew Society of Tallahassee for over 40 years. Jean was their Newsletter Editor for over 12 years and served in many other capacities, including over 25 years wearing her tartan and marching along with the Society and her family in the annual Springtime Tallahassee parade. For many years Jean enjoyed membership in the Christian Women’s Club, Killearn Ladies Club, Newcomer’s Club and the Red Hat Society. She not only leaves friends from these organizations, but also from high schools in Gainesville and Jacksonville. Jean had a fantastic memory and love for her classmates of over 70 years ago and delighted in going to her high school reunions. Jean cherished her family and friends, her home and garden, her Lexus convertible, her cats, and Tallahassee, where she had lived since 1976. She was an optimistic person who loved life and called herself a Pollyanna, choosing to look on the bright side. Jean said she had a good life from start to finish. A memorial service will be held at Bevis Funeral Home, Tallahassee, FL on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm, with a reception to follow. Please join us in this celebration of Jean’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Big Bend Hospice or the Leon County Humane Society. Kelly Barber and Niki Carney are assisting the Holzapfel family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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Jean Mangham Holzapfel

October 1, 1933 - July 31, 2024