Our beloved mother, Mary Rose "Mamie" Panfil, 94, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, FL.

Born in Blasdell, New York, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and great‑great‑grandmother, and a lifelong Roman Catholic who went home to be with Jesus, reunited with her husband, Barney, and their daughter, Raylah. Mary was a Registered Nurse for 35 years, specializing in pediatrics, and she poured her love into caring for children, her family, and everyone who entered her home.

She is survived by her children Bernard J. (Cindy) Panfil, David W. (Susie) Panfil, and Richard A. (Christine) Panfil; 12 grandchildren; 27 great‑grandchildren; and 3 great‑great‑grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard "Barney" Panfil; her daughter, Raylah Etlantus; her parents, John and Mary Prusak; her grandson, Danny Panfil; her sister, Frances Skora; and her brothers John, Stanley ("Stas"), Walter, Thaddeus ("Ted"), Frank, and Leonard ("Lenny").

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in St. Marys, GA on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time starting at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mary's name to a favorite charity that benefits children and families.

Arrangements are being made through Allison Memorial Chapel of St. Marys, GA.