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Merle Gertrude (Chavers) Manguno c. 1925 - 2008

Merle Gertrude (Chavers) Manguno of Plaquemine, Iberville County, LA was born circa March 5, 1925 in Loranger, Tangipahoa Parish County, and died at age 82 years old on March 4, 2008. Merle Manguno was buried at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Plaquemine, Iberville Parish County, La..

Merle Gertrude (Chavers) Manguno

Plaquemine, Iberville County, LA 70765

circa March 5, 1925

Loranger, Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana, 70446, United States

March 4, 2008

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Introduction

She was not only a great evangelist, She was a awesome mother. She was pastor at Beam of Life Tabernacle Church, Bayou Sorrell, La. for 65 years. She is very missed! I am her foster daughter, Mille Toups
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1925

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Birthday

circa March 5, 1925

Birthdate

Loranger, Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana 70446, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Native American
Nationality & Locations

American
Early Life & Education

She graduated from Loranger High School. Loranger, LA
Religious Beliefs

Pentecost
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2008

Death

March 4, 2008

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

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Death location

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Funeral date
Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Plaquemine, Iberville Parish County, La. 70764, United States
Burial location
Obituary

A minister of the Gospel for 55 years, she pastored at Beam of Life Tabernacle in Plaquemine since 1962. Her ministry reached worldwide with mission outreaches as well as evangelistic ministry throughout the United States, including a radio and television ministry. A resident of Plaquemine, she was born March 5, 1925, in Loranger and passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Monday evening, March 3, 2008. She was 82. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Beam of Life Tabernacle on Friday from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by her son, the Rev. Ray Manguno Jr. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. She is survived by two sons, Ray Manguno Jr. and wife Gail and Frank Manguno and wife Jeana; three fostered daughters ,Barbara Kirkland, Ruth Mendoza & Millie Toups. grandchildren, Michelle Manguno, Bridgette Harrington and husband Richard, Frank Manguno Jr. and Gioire Manguno; Larry Walker Jr.& Patty Waker & great-grandchildren, Cody Allen, Lila Rae and Isabella Harrington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Chavers; husband, Raymond Manguno Sr.; sisters, Gladys Tucker, Irene Rauch, Eunice Chavers, Evelyn Melinie and Patricia Naquin; and brothers, Charlie, Arthur, John Elvin and Wayne Chavers. She gave her life not only to serving as a local church pastor, but in raising up and training men and women for the ministry. For many years she hosted an annual camp meeting at the Beam of Life Tabernacle, with ministers coming from throughout the United States and around the world. The camp meetings will continue, being led by her son, Frank Manguno, who will continue leading the church in its ministries and serve as pastor. Her favorite hobby was fishing. - See more at:
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