She was a dedicated military wife and mother with postings in Japan, Iran, Alaska and in the United States supporting the Air Force. She was married to William Allen Rierson, of Check, Virginia. Provide memories through the guestbook at lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, Finance Team, 106 East Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801 or via website at Elsie Rierson Elsie Helen Rierson was born on July 16, 1935, in Floyd, Virginia, daughter of Edward Jerome and Versie Arlene (Roberson) Eanes. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 3rd, 2019, 3:30pm at Village on the Green Clubhouse. She is survived by her sons Greg and Jeff, twin daughters Pamela and Sharon, stepsons George, Richard, and Robert, stepdaughter, Debbie, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, many Nieces, Nephews, and other beloved family members. Lang, Jr., William Daley, and Milton Mandt. Joan was predeceased by her parents, John and Gilberte Nash, her sisters Genevra and Diana, former spouses Ralph E. Her thoughtful ways and wisdom will be missed by her many friends, loving family, and all whose lives she touched. Faith, family, friends, and love were ever present in Joan’s kind and loving spirit. After moving to Village on the Green Retirement community in 2003, she played piano for the VOG Health Center residents and conducted many music programs for the residents, including the beloved annual ‘Music for Fun’ program. She conducted Sing-Alongs at First Presbyterian Retirement Community Westminster Towers for 18 years and played piano music and games for children at ORMC Hospital through the Pink Ladies Association. Joan’s passion for music lasted a lifetime. She also enjoyed activities with her sorority group, Alpha Chi Omega, volunteered for the Orlando Opera Guild and travelled extensively throughout the world. As a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, she taught Sunday School and played piano for her Questerian class. Joan began her career as Director of Music, Piano and Vocal at Lake Forest Day School for several years before marrying Ralph E. She graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education. Joan was born in Evanston, IL, and grew up in Highland Park, IL enjoying musical and sports activities. Mandt Joan ‘Jo’ Fleur Mandt, age 97, went to be with the Lord November 26, 2019. Funeral Service will be held at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 East Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806 at 1:30pm on Wednesday, December. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. While teaching four-year-olds at church she went back to school at Rollins College of Education at night where she obtained her Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She played the violin in the college orchestra and played piano and sang throughout her life. She graduated from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA with a bachelor’s degree in music. When she was 13 years old, she moved to western Pennsylvania then moved to Florida with her family her senior year of high school. Jean was born in Ithaca, NY on Jto Ed and Hilma Hopkins. She is survived by her wonderful husband of 62 years, Henry Sydney Hooks, and by her only child Susan Salter, married to Robert Salter. Jean Tennent Hooks Jean Tennent Hooks, age 93, passed away at home peacefully on November 27th after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at Oakland Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 5:00 PM. Stanford, age 92, of Winter Garden, FL passed away on November 27, 2019. You can also search for previous obituaries here.įrances S. To place an Orlando Sentinel obituary, visit this form.
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