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The Life of Ida H. Mann

On Monday, July 3, 2023, Ida H. Mann transitioned this life to eternal rest. Mrs. Mann was born August 6, 1925, to James Henry Hargrove and Fanella Reeves Hargrove of Suffolk, VA.

She enjoyed word search puzzles, traveling, studying the Bible, attending church and spending time with her family. She was a dedicated and lifelong member of Diamond Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Mann retired from Planters in Suffolk, VA after more than forty-five years of service.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Fanella Hargrove; her husband John Lee Mann; three sons Curley R. Hargrove (Jean) of Suffolk, VA, Willie “Bubba” Mann of Suffolk, VA, and Vernon R. Mann (Ramallah) of Portsmouth, VA; and one grandson Rayfield Winnegan of Smithfield, VA; three brothers and two sisters.

Ida H. Mann leaves to cherish two daughters Vertley V. Hopson of Hampton and Mary Lee Hodges (Floyd) of Suffolk, VA; one son John Q. Mann of Suffolk, VA. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a great-great grandmother. She was an aunt to some, a cousin to plenty, and friend to all. She also leaves a host of nieces, and nephews.

MISS ME BUT LET ME GO….

When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me,
I want no rights in a gloom filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little–but not too long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love we once shared, Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone, It's all a part of the master's plan, A step on the road to home! When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know. And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds, Miss me but let me go.

“I’ve Gone Home”

“I’ve gone home to be with Jesus In this world I could no longer stay, Half way up the stairs, Till the Savior come to show the way. My work in this world was done, Let there be no tears to cry, How beautiful this Heaven, This place called The Sweet By and By. I have heard bells ringing, For this soul that has come home. Weather by death or rapture, I’ll forever sit at God’s throne. I’m basking in the glories of heaven, I have looked in the dear Savior’s face, I have seen the saints long since gone, All those He saved by His grace. I hear the angels singing, their voices Are so sweet, How wonderful, how wonderful, to sit at the Savior’s feet. Blessed eternity at last is mine, Loved one, weep not for me, Praise Jesus and His Holy Name I am where I have longed to be.”

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 2-5pm also at the chapel. Please keep the Hargrove-Mann Family in your thoughts and prayers.