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Lillian MANN Obituary
MANN, Lillian Lorene Age 76 of Madison, TN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013. Ms. Mann was born on January 4, 1937 in Huntland, TN to John and Minnie Thompson Mann. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Marissa Helmintoller; brothers, Steve, Frank, Marvin and Rob; sisters, Marylee, Ruby, Mildred and Jean. She was a founding member of the Nashville Songwriters Association. And while serving as the Association secretary she came up with the slogan: "It All Begins With a Song". She received numerous awards for both songwriting and singing. She was loved by everyone who met her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Freddie Clay; daughter, Karen (Brian Devlin) Clay; grandchildren, Dylan Clay Devlin and Shayla Helmintoller; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ms. Mann's life will be conducted at 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from the Chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 27 at SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, NASHVILLE, (615) 865-1101.
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Karen Dickerson
June 5, 2013
We love country music and hope it survives. Ms. Mann was a wonderful contributor to history of country.
May 28, 2013
I had the opportunity of working with her in the insurance industry. She was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by all. Freddie, you are in my prayers at this difficult time. Nancy Brown
Connie R. Partin
May 28, 2013
I got to know her wonderful brother Marvin Mann and his sweet wife through church. I can also remember hearing Lorene's songs and seeing her on TV when I was a child. She was immensely talented and blessed with a beautiful voice. I'm thinking of her family at this sad time.
May 28, 2013
we loved u and will miss u! even though we didn'T get to see u that much you were always in our thoughts! just wished we had got to see you one last time
Lenny Mattison
May 26, 2013
LOVE your music, I have ALL your Lps and Non-Lp singles, have video on you too!
May 26, 2013
I met Lorene through Maxine Roberts, she was such a sweet person. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Fred and Sue Braswell
Alan Cofer
May 26, 2013
Thanks for your friendship sweet Lorene. Your contributions will never be forgotten. Lead that heavenly choir with your beautiful voice.
You will be missed by all who came in contact with you...
Diane Fullam
May 26, 2013
I remember appearing on some TV shows with Lorene, many years ago. She was a sweet, friendly person, aside from being a talented songwriter and singer. My condolences to her family.
R.O.P.E.
May 26, 2013
Your devotion to our music world was much appreciated and we thank you for all your support through the years. May you rest in peace. Your friends in R.O.P.E.
Ron and Leslie Elliott
May 26, 2013
Thanks for all the good memories and sharing your wonderful talent with us. We will miss you. Your musical friends, Ron and Leslie Elliott.
From the Staff of Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery.
May 26, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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