Joann Manigault

On Friday, August 9, 2013, Joann slipped into the comfort of her heavenly Father's arms. For thine is the kingdom. Hallelujah. Joann was the fourth of eight siblings born to the late Kirklyn and Florence Middleton Manigault. Joann was preceded in death by her brothers, Jessie, Sylvester and Archie; and sister, Mary Lee. Joann's walk of faith began at an early age at the Pennsylvania Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church. It was there that she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and remained as a faithful servant for over fifty years. Joann enjoyed working with the youth and included her nieces and nephews in fellowship. She served diligently and faithfully on the Usher and Missionary boards for many years building God's kingdom. Joann was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After graduating from Western High School, she accepted her first and only employment as a civilian with the United States Coast Guard at Curtis Bay Yard, Division of Engineering Logistics in March of 1967. Joann served as President of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2371 and Vice President of Local 1923. She was a strong advocate who bargained, negotiated and championed for employees rights. She retired from civil service on February 28, 2013, after forty-five years of dedicated service demonstrated by the many accolades and awards she received over the years. Joann also served on the Heritage Crossing Neighborhood Association Architectural Board. She was committed to the betterment of her community, building relationships and creating unity. Joann cherished family. She was a mother to many nieces and nephews. In times of sickness, she assisted as caregiver for her father; sister, Mary Lee and brother, Sylvester. Joann was that thread that kept the family connected to one another. She could always tell you what was going on with any family member near or far. We will never be able to replace the love that Joann had for us all. But we can rejoice in the times we shared. Joann will forever live on in our hearts. Joann leaves to cherish her memory: sisters, Sara B. Reed and Sally Manigault; brother, Kirkley Manigault; one sister-in-law, Mary Manigault; two aunts, Carrie Green of Santee, South Carolina and Ruth Middleton of Awendaw, South Carolina; nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and -nephews, cousins, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church members and everyone who's life she has touched.

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Joann Manigault

November 14, 1948 - August 9, 2013