Melissa Dawn Mangus, 52, of Festus died Nov. 8, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Ms. Mangus was the chief auditor for General American Insurance for many years before becoming co-owner of Embrace Learning Center. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Festus. She enjoyed teaching kids, reading, her faith and spending time with family. Born April 20, 1970, in Logan, W.V., she was the daughter of Donna (Thorn) and the Rev. Arnold Mangus.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother: Christopher Mangus of Joplin; and a sister: Rebecca (Matthew) Hampton of Bloomsdale.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until a funeral service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins Drive, in Festus, officiated by the Rev. Jack Cunningham. A private burial will take place in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to United Pentecostal Church of Festus, 120 Central Ave., Festus, 63028. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel.