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Alberta Vaughan McManus

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Alberta McManus Obituary

Alberta Vaughan McManus, A bishop's wife and church and school administrator, died Thursday of cardiopulmonary arrest at Methodist Hospital. She was 79. Mrs. McManus was born in Violet and lived in New Orleans for the past 46 years. She graduated from Nichols High School and received an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Friends International Christian University. She was one of the founding members and a Elder of City Cathedral where, since 1945, she had served as organist, choir director, ladies' ministry director and missions director. She served along with her husband as associate pastors, State Youth Directors, and State Evangelists for the Church of Good for 11 years. She participated in the building of 11 churches in Louisiana and 12 churches on the mission field, traveling to over 30 countries in ministry. Mrs. McManus and her husband founded Bishop McManus Academy which she administrated for 31 years. She was the Executive Producer of, and visionary behind, ""The Family of God television show.'' Mrs. McManus was an ordained minister with Christian Fellowship International. She gave of herself ceaselessly and selflessly to all who know her. As Director of the City Cathedral Performing Arts Dept. for over 40 years, she produced countless theatrical musical productions, touring throughout the United States and abroad; but what set her ministry apart was the spirit of excellence with which she worked, combined with a spiritual anointing that touched thousands of lives. She was frequently called upon to address national and international conferences in the areas of church music and theatre. Survivors include her husband, Bishop Owen McManus; 2 brothers, Admiral Vaughan, Jr., and Reed Vaughan; 4 children, Carol Land, Deborah Holland, Pastor Owen McManus, Jr., and Candace McManus; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A funeral will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2005 at 11 AM at City Cathedral, 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy. Public visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at St. Vincent de Paul Mausoleum and Cemetery.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 8, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Alberta McManus

20 Entries

Lorraine Oubre

February 6, 2005

I just learned tonight that Sister McManus had passed away. My son and I were both hospitalized at the time of her death and missed seeing the notice in the paper. We have also missed the program for the last few weeks so was quite surprised when I did not see her on the program tonight. She will be greatly missed and was loved by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially beautiful little Allie and Brooke.

Shenika Jones

January 27, 2005

To the McManus Family,

My deepest condolences.

2Cor 5:8

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Let the Lord be magnified.

Tracie M. Reese

January 25, 2005

Sincere condolences to your family from the grandchildren of the late Rev.O.B.Roark Sr. May God richly bless you with peace and comfort. Sincerely, Tracie M. (Roark) Reese & Family

Catherine Robert

January 22, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss But I know the the Lord is with you all and now she is where she had been telling us how to get there. My Love and prayers are with you all

Paula Gaudet

January 20, 2005

Candace,

My heart goes out to you and your family especially your father. You always spoke so highly of your her.

She will always be with you, she is in your heart.

lorraine quillens

January 16, 2005

gOD BLESS AND KEEEP THE FAMILY TOGETHER.

JOSEPH A. HARRIS

January 15, 2005

I'M A FORMER STUDENT AT MCMANUS ACADEMY. OUR FAMILY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY & TO THE CHURCH FAMILY OF GOD. THE WORD OF GOD SAYS: TO DIED IS TO GAIN; PASTOR/ELDER MCMANUS IS A GREAT LOSS TO THE FAMILY/CHURCH FAMILY OF GOD BUT WHAT A GREAT GAIN SHE IS TOO HEAVEN.

LOVE,

JOSEPH A. HARRIS

MIN. JOSEPH & CONSTANCE BATTIEST (PARENTS)

Alfrieda Roark

January 15, 2005

To the McManus Family we share the lost of your loved one. We have experienced the same on July 6, 2003

with the lost of our loved one Rev. Oscar B. Roark. We extend our prayers to your family. Love from the Roark family.

WILLIE PARKER

January 14, 2005

TO THE MCMANUS FAMILY YOU ALL HAVE MY CONDOLENCE. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU

Paulette Wright- bINGHAM

January 8, 2005

GREETING THE NAME OUR LORD SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, TO THE MACMANUS FAMILY I WAS INVITED SOME YEARS AGO TO MINISTER IN SONG AT YOUR CHURCH I WAS INVITED BY PASTOR OWEN MCMANNUS JR I BLESS GOD FOR YOU GUYS AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THE WOMAN OF GOD IS WITH THE KING, WE CONTINUE TO UPLIFT YOU AND KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS, MY HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU WHEN I HEARD OF YOUR LOST MY HEART WAS SADDEN, BE BLESS HEAVEN REJOICE WHEN A SAINT ENTER IN THE KINGDOM

GOSPEL,HOSTESS AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES NEW ORLEANS,/ PAULETTE WRIGHT MINISTRIES

Jimmy,Gelena,Eric Dawes

January 8, 2005

Love the Dawes family,we hope to see you soon when we all get home.

Shelia Gorden

January 8, 2005

I have many wonderful memories of Sister Mc and singing with the choir under her leadership was a beautiful experience. She was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the McManus family and the church. I know she has to be working with that heavenly choir now and is a beautiful angel watching over everyone she loved. God bless each of you and may he give you strength to deal with your loss.

Darius and Brenda Holland Williams

January 8, 2005

Owen and family you have our deepest sympathy. Just makes Heaven that much sweeter. Our prayers are with you.

Celeste Schubert Kurucar

January 8, 2005

Candace, Tammy & Owen,

I am deeply sadden to hear the news of the passing of your Mother.

You and your family are in my prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Ada Rose Sanders

January 8, 2005

Sister McManus

Was a welcoming face and opening arms on my first visit to New Life. She gave me great comfort at the time of my mothers death. Allowed me to be apart of church and school. Encourged me and gave me opportunity to be used of God. She was a wonderful women of God. My condolences to her family.

Mary Lansdell DeFraites

January 8, 2005

Rev. Owen McManus and Family;

I would like to send my sincere condolences on the death of Sister McManus, wife and mother. I know she will be greatly missed by you and your family and also by all who knew her. I had not seen her in quite sometime, but have great memories of the days that I had the privilege of knowing her and being around her. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire life to forget them.

My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. My God bless you and comfort your hearts.

Love,

Mary