Miranda Ann “Min” “Mindy” Mannia
May 10, 1948 - October 16, 2024
Miranda Ann “Min” “Mindy” Mannia, age 76, of Delaware City, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Born in Logansport, IN on May 10, 1948, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Rosemary Ann (Malin) Finnegan. Miranda was a graduate of West Lafayette Indiana High School in 1966 as well as Indiana Vocational Technical School in 1970. Miranda made her career as a medical lab technician at various hospitals in Indiana and Delaware for many years.
Miranda had a knack for creativity, spending her free time crocheting and embroidering. Her talents led her to open her first shop, A-penny House, where she sold her crafts. Miranda was also a skilled writer and published “The House with the Diamond on It” in 2008. She enjoyed antiquing and traveled throughout Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania to find pieces for her second store, Mindy’s Americana. A friend to the community, she spent two years as a Brownie leader. Miranda was a passionate advocate of Delaware Right to Life, spending time as a chairman, executive vice president, and president. She also served as an administrator of the Student Prolife Vanguard League.
Miranda is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, William Richard Mannia; daughters, Stephanie Ann Chisenhall and Carrie Mannia (Chris); grandchildren, Brittany Chisenhall, Meghan Chisenhall, Chris Chisenhall (Michelle), Xander Cifelli, Hailey Chisenhall, and Luca Cifelli; and great-grandchildren, Mariah Chisenhall, Timmy Seibert, Jace Chisenhall, and Austin Chisenhall.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 214 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 am, following the visitation, at St. Paul’s R.C. Church, 209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE. A committal service will follow in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Miranda’s memory to Delaware Right to Life, Education Fund, P.O. Box 1222, Wilmington, DE 19899-1222 or online by clicking here.
Sam Palermo
Deb & I are devastated by this news. We’ve known you both for 50 years. It’s hard to imagine a more difficult time than this. Bill, we’re thinking and praying for you and your family. Whatever we can do, let us know. Love, Sam & Deb
Nancy Frick
It was a shock when this notice was sent to me. I can still see you, Bill, and Mindy walking up Shipley St. to pray with us at PP. Please know how much she will be missed and that you and your family are in my prayers. Nancy Frick
Ed. & Bunny O,Donnell
Dear Bill , Bunny and I are so sorry for your loss of Mindy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we could do to help you through this difficult time. Ed and Bunny
David Anderson
Too soon. I am sure that the children for whom you advocated will be rejoicing with you in the Divine reward.
Eric Jester, A.A.D.
Vichnya Pamyat! (May her memory be eternal!)
Mindy is, has and will be an unqualified blessing to the pro-life apostolate, her family and community. I and perhaps others have been too little grateful for her presence and sacrifice of behalf of souls in distress. She will be missed, but her identity is intact as one’s identity is a function of her immortal destiny which is now being fulfilled. May she rejoice with the angels and saints.
“Christ God Who has dominion over the living and the dead, deign through the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever virgin and the angels and saints to establish the soul of your servant, Mindy, where the just repose and to remit her sins voluntary and involuntary and to number her among the saints.”
Glory to Jesus Christ, now and forever.
Annette & Bill Burgess
Farewell, Good & Faithful Servant! We were so blessed to know you, Mindy, and to work with you in the cause of saving innocent unborn human lives. Your legacy lives on and I imagine millions of unborn children running to embrace you and lead you into heaven. Goodbye, good friend! Annette & Bill Burgess (SC)
Maureen Murphy
So very Sorry for the Family’s Loss.
Prayers are being said for all of you.
Maureen
Frank Gant
My deepest condolences to you and your family Chris.
Stephen Devlin
I have only known Bill and Mindy for a short time. Mindy was a blessing to be around and never failed to make me feel like family when at Bill in Mindy’s house. She shared great stories about her well-lived life, as well as priceless advice on how to raise a family and have a great marriage last for over 50 years.
Prayers and condolences to Bill and the rest of the Mannia family.
-Stephen Devlin
Shannon
I am so sorry for your loss, I hope you find comfort in all the amazing memories of her. I will never forget the little booties and dino hat she made for baby Dex. So incredibly kind and thoughtful- it’s a blessing that you had her in your life. My thoughts are with you
Sonyia Brake
Bill,
We just today found out that Mindy had passed away. What a sad surprise for us.
Remembering when you and Jim worked together at DuPont and we all became friends.
And remembering also the times Mindy and I prayed together at the abortion clinic for the moms and babies. Although we haven’t been together recently, the memories of such a wonderful Catholic woman she was,
lingers on through those who knew her and thanking the Lord for our paths crossing this side of Heaven. May He continue to bless you and your family abundantly.
Jim & Sonyia Brake