Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Mildred Mangum Obituary
Mildred is a native of Davidson County, N.C., and had been a resident of Hampton, Va., for 60 years.
Mildred retired from Newport News Shipbuilding, where she worked in the purchasing department. She was a member of West Hampton Baptist Church.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wayland Ottis Mangum and an infant son, Brian Mangum; one brother, Harold F. Leonard and a sister, Helen Leonard Price.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 8, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon on Sept. 8, at Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Danny Owens. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Personal Touch Hospice or charity of one's choice.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Mangum
2 Entries
Vickey Powell Crim
September 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cindy Burks
September 7, 2008
sorry to hear of Millies passing. I heard she'd been very sick and thought about her daily, just didn't want to bother her.
PS> we missed you at the church lunches!!
Cindy & Shauna Burks
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Mildred Mangum's name
Memorial Events
for Mildred Mangum
Funeral services provided by:
Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory11144 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601
How to support Mildred's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mildred Mangum's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
