Phyllis Ann Geraghty

Phyllis was born in Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, New York to James Norval McGown and Christina Sophia McGown on February 4, 1940. She graduated from Delhi University with an Associate's degree. Upon moving to Florida with her family in the 1970’s her fondest memories were spending her summers visiting her parents in Lake Placid, FL with her children enjoying fishing, boating and connecting with nature. That continued in Naples where she loved watching sunsets at the Naples Pier and long walks on the beach. She worked as a Sales Associate for Saks Fifth Ave and Jacobson at the Waterside Shops in Naples, FL for over 20 years. She volunteered her time at Poinciana Elementary School, was a Girl Scout Troop Leader, and attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Her most important job was a loving, nurturing, and beautiful mother.

Phyllis is survived by her two children: Lorraine Marie Geraghty and William Thomas Geraghty (Marcy); sister: Janet McGown Jackson (Samuel); and Michael F.X. Geraghty, the father of her two children.

Phyllis started each day watching the sunrise.

She loved sunflowers, they made her smile!

A day would not go by singing her favorite song…

You Are My Sunshine

My Only Sunshine

You Make Me Happy

When Skies are Grey

You’ll Never Know Dear

How Much I Love You

Please Don’t Take My Sunshine Away!

Phyllis had two quotes she said everyday…. “Smile” and “Be Happy”! So when you look at the sun remember to “Smile” and “Be Happy” to keep her light shining BRIGHT!

You can click on this link to view a live cam of the Naples Pier where Phyllis loved to watch sunsets: https://www.earthcam.com/usa/florida/naples/?cam=naplespier

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

The family of Phyllis wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Kathryn, Misty, Don, Mary Jane and Reverend Michael Oris. Your kind words and time made her light shine brighter!

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida: www.conservancy.org/donate or mailing a check to 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, FL 34102. She believed in protecting Naples unique treasure ~ the beauty of our environment.