Barbara F. Mansfield Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Barbara F. Mansfield

Mrs. Barbara F. Mansfield, 83, of Phenix City, AL passed Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 13, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Noble D. Williams, officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Mrs. Barbara F. Mansfield known as "Mom", "Grandma" or "Mansy" by her friends, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as the morning dew settled onto the grass, October 5, 2022.

She was born December 17, 1938 in Phenix City, AL to the late Walter Fegan and Ethel Alexander.

A graduate of Mother Mary Mission, Barbara attended Albany State University, Albany, GA where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education. She cheered ASU Golden Rams at most of the annual Fountain City Classics. She loved teaching and taught in Alabama, Georgia, Maryland and Kansas.

A life-long member of Nichols Chapel A.M.E Church where she was baptized and worked tirelessly in support of the church by volunteering on a myriad of committees, boards, and ministries to include the Women’s Missionary and Trustee Ministry. She believed in the power of prayer and she lived a life that displayed her belief that Jesus was her Savior.

Married to a career service member, Barbara left her beloved Phenix City and traveled the nation supporting her husband, Colonel Tommy M. Mansfield, who passed in 1975. Upon his death, she returned to the area with her two children, La’Tanja Mitchelle and Eric Lemoine to restart their new normal as a family.

Although challenging, she enjoyed reuniting with her church, her family and her friends. She stretched her wings and dabbled in the business arena as the manager of Jones Florist. She believed in supporting her community and joined several national organizations such as the American Legion, Order of the Eastern Star and American Business Women’s Association (charter member) to fulfill her goals.

As an only child, Mrs. Mansfield had an array of friends and family that she cultivated deep and lifelong relationships. She loved to dress, dance, cook cakes and pies and could decorate a house with extraordinary style. Her smile was as bright as the afternoon sun and lit up every room she entered.

Her dear friend and compassionate care companion, Sandy Barnett, preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, LaTanja M. Moragne (Jeffrey) of Fredericksburg, VA; one son, Rev. Dr. Eric L. Mansfield of Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren, Alexandria Moragne, Erica Mansfield, Destinee’ Moragne and Thomas Mansfield; one brother-in-law, Luther G. Mansfield (Ruth); one sister-in-law, Mae Francis Mansfield and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Our Sweet Cousin Barbara we will miss you dearly. Your smile always lit up the room whenever you entered a room. We also loved your sweet Spirit, the love you had for God. We will always hold your sweet memories in our heart. This is not Goodbye, it's See You Later. All our Love. Muttie and Joycee

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My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Mansfield Family on the passing of their loved one. Words can not expressed the grief in losing a loved one. May GOD continue to bless you during your grieving process.

My sincere prayers and condolences are with you Dr Eric Mansfield and the entire family. From Rodney Lee Jacobs

Our deepest condolences to the entire Mansfield Family in the passing through of your matriarch. Please know that we all send our love and that God surely knows best.
-Rev. John C Easterling III and the New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church of Biscoe, NC

Praying for comfort for Dr. Mansfield and his family during this time of loss of their mother. Celebrate with memories of her life and that she is with our Lord and Savior. John, Betty Ann and Savannah Crawford

Our sincere thoughts and prayers goes out to the Mansfield Family. Dr Mansfield, we love you. The Murchison Family

Our sincere prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you Dr Eric Mansfield, your sister and entire family. We love you Chaplain Diana Smith , Jazmin McNeill And family

My sincere prayers and condolences are with you Dr Eric Mansfield, your sister and entire family. Stay encouraged. We love you

Cousin Barbara you will surely be missed. Seeing your smile and watching you laugh was always a joy. The memories are lasting. Eric and Mitchelle my prayers are with you. God's peace and comfort be with all of you. Love, Cousin Angela-Tuskegee

Our heartfelt condolences to you, Eric and your entire family. May the peace of God rest upon you during your time of bereavement.
Maurice and Gina Roulhac Denver, CO

Sending all prayers to the family in this time of need.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Kimberly Nixon sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Barbara F. Mansfield - October 12, 2022

To Dr. Eric Mansfield and Family
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chief Apostle Kimberly Nixon and Williams Chapel Church

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ANJANETTE MCILWAIN-MCCOLLUM sent The Peace Lily for Barbara F. Mansfield - October 08, 2022

To My Dear Friend Eric, My sincere condolences for the loss of your Mother. Praying that God continues to provide comfort and peace to you and your family. AnJanette McIlwain-McCollum

Southeastern Ambulatory sent Here Comes The Sun for Barbara F. Mansfield - October 07, 2022

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Mansfield Family upon the passing of their Loving Wonderful Mother, Words can't express how saddened we are.
With Love, The UNC Health-ASC Team