Mrs. Marianna Mangum McCleskey

January 20, 1934 - January 2, 2021

Mrs. Marianna Mangum McCleskey of Alpharetta went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the age of 86 years old. Marianna is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gayle L. McCleskey; daughter, Kelly Castleberry and her husband, Bruce of Cumming; daughter, Carla Dorris and her husband, Charlie of Canton; son, Kirk McCleskey and his wife, Trudy of Marietta; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family would like to express a special thank you to caregiver, Crystal Weaver, for the care she gave to Marianna in her final years. Marianna was born on January 20, 1934 in Atlanta. She was the daughter of Henry and Winnie Mangum. She was a cheerleader and played varsity basketball at Bass High School. After high school Marianna attended Georgia State University and worked at Southern Bell in the Cost Accounting Department. She married Gayle McCleskey in 1958. Marianna and Gayle moved from Atlanta to Roswell, where they lived for 34 years. While living in Roswell, Marianna and her family attended Roswell First Baptist Church. She served in the children’s ministry and was the Director of Vacation Bible School several years. She also taught children in the Roswell First Baptist Kindergarten for over 25 years. After moving to Alpharetta, Marianna was a member at Crabapple First Baptist Church. She enjoyed serving in the Children and Hospitality Ministries. Her greatest passion was for her family. Her husband, children, and grandchildren were blessed to be loved unconditionally by her. The family will have a graveside service at Green Lawn Cemetery in Roswell on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 12:30 PM. All friends and family are invited. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Crabapple First Baptist Church in Alpharetta.