Nancy Logsdon Mandelkorn

Nancy Logsdon Mandelkorn, 62, died at her home in Takoma Park, Maryland, the morning of April 5, 2015.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to her parents Margaret and Robert Logsdon, Nancy was a mother, feminist, writer, public relations administrator, community organizer and social justice advocate. Throughout her life, Nancy volunteered and worked with social justice groups, advocating on behalf of peace, women's issues and community building. She was a gardening enthusiast and a supporter and admirer of the arts.

Nancy spent her youth in Pleasant Plain, Ohio, and was an international traveller during her early adult years. At the age of 25, Nancy settled in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she raised her five children, earned a Bachelors Degree from Norfolk State University and began a career as a writer and public relations administrator. In the late 1980s, Nancy was both an editorial and feature writer and a photographer for the Virginian-Pilot. In the 1990s she was a Public Relations Manager at Virginia Wesleyan College. In 1999, Nancy made an appearance on ABC’s television program, The View, advocating on behalf of feminist spirituality. After moving to the Washington, D.C. area in 2000, Nancy settled in Takoma Park, Maryland, and worked as a consultant. During her later years, Nancy lived with her domestic partner, Loraine Hutchins, where she continued to mentor young international students and professionals, in addition to working at a local community-owned business.

Nancy is survived by her sister Barbara White; five children, Beth Mandelkorn, Heather Mandelkorn, Joel Mandelkorn, Uriah Mandelkorn and Emily Mandelkorn; three grandchildren, Corry Mandelkorn, Gaia Jacobs and Devon Stroud. Nancy’s second child, Precious Mandelkorn, died at child birth.

Two memorials will be held: D.C. Metro area on April 26, 2015, 2pm, at a local residence - contact the family for details – AND Hampton Roads area on April 30, 2015, 2pm, at the Unitarian Church of Norfolk.