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RosaBelle Mangum
July 13, 1934 - August 22, 2017
Durham
RosaBelle Stevens Mangum, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. She was born to the late Sidney Holman Stevens, and Sudie Elizabeth Tilley Stevens, In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her husband, Earl Lee Mangum; sister, Mae Stevens; and brothers, Holman Stevens and Boone Stevens.
Mrs. Mangum, a retired nurse, worked at Durham Clinic for many years. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church where she held many positions over the years. Her most cherished position was that of church historian. She took great pride in keeping and recording the history of the church.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Mangum (Karen); daughter, Debbie Lowdermilk (Steve); her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Christi Mangum Hughes (Matt), Joshua Hardy Mangum (Phyllis), Samantha Mangum Powell (Matt); and her cherished great grandchildren, Connor Reid Hughes, Gavin Riley Hughes, and Hardy Rhett Mangum. She is also survived by sisters, Grace Moore, Marie Gambrell, and Shirley Farnsworth.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday, August 25, at Clements Funeral Home in Durham. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am Saturday, August 26 at Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Sylvan UMC Backpack Program at 5713 N. Roxboro Road. Durham, NC 27712
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral Service, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be made at www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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Heaven has gained another angel to be alongside Earl!! The first day I met Rosabelle was the first day we visited Mt. Sylvan which I was 9 years old with my mom Ollie and middle brother Mike. The biggest memory of that day was when we got up after the service and made our way to the back and there was Earl and Roasabelke, Bill Smith , and Edna and Preston Tilley . They made us feel a part of that church from day one and my mom said we had found our new church that day . Rosabelle and Earl always were kind, thoughtful , loving Christians and we will never forget them!! Love and prayers to your family!! Sandra Danford-Spruill and Melissa Spruill. ❤
Sandra Danford-Spruill
August 26, 2017
Rosie was the kindest and most thoughtful person I have ever known. She took me under her wing the first day I walked in Durham Clinic. She taught me by example each day. She was dearly loved and will be missed by each of us.
Penny Curran
August 25, 2017
Our sincere sympathy and prayers to all the family and loved ones of Miss Rosie. She and I have been friends through Mt. Sylvan Methodist Church and school as long as I can remember, living in the same community. Rosie was one of the best Christian friends I have ever known. A great legacy left for all her family to follow!
To God be all glory and praise for her life.
Love and blessings,
Harry L. and Ellen R. Oakley
Ellen Oakley
August 25, 2017
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