Therica Rochelle Mangino

On November 11th, 2025, Therica Rochelle Boyles Mangino of Russellville and Tuscumbia, Alabama, passed from this life at the age of 88, living near three of her daughters in Birmingham, Alabama. Now, with her God, her Savior, and her beloved family members who have gone before, Mrs. Mangino lived a whole and grateful life, remaining faithful to the trust God placed in her. Mrs. Mangino was preceded in death by her first son, Michael John Mangino (d. 1967), her husband of 43 years, Billy Seay Mangino (d. 1997), her parents, Thomas Hansel Boyles and Evie Ophelia Henson Boyles, her brother, Qualand Boyles, her sisters, Kay Boyles Green and Sheila Boyles Lewey, a niece, six nephews, along with many precious extended family members and cherished longtime friends. There is quite a gathering in the Great Beyond, and she told her children that she anticipated a wonderful reunion with those she loved so dearly. Left to love and cherish her memory in this life, Mrs. Mangino is survived by her dear sister, Janice Boyles Bragwell (Alaska), and her remaining children, Rene Mangino Kretzer (of Tuscumbia, AL), Rita Mangino Kollars (Craig & daughter, Jessica, of Birmingham, AL), Robin Mangino Love (Clint, of Warrior, AL), Matthew Mangino (Stephanie, of Tuscumbia, AL), and Andrea Mangino Kring (Tim, of Trussville, AL). She also left a legacy of love to her precious eight grandchildren: Ava Kretzer Blevins, Michael (Molly) Smith, Brock (Andrea) Kollars, Tyler Mangino, Cory (Michaela) Mangino, Shelby (Adam) Rutledge, Eli Kring, and Mia Mangino. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Mrs. Mangino's legacy extended even further to her eight precious great-grandchildren (Brylee Haynes, Gavinn Haynes, Lydia Blevins, Jon Adam Rutledge, Roselyn Rochelle Kollars, Kit Rutledge, Chloe Kollars, and Luca Mangino). Born in Frankfort, Alabama, in 1936, as the first child of Hansel and Evie Boyles, Mrs. Mangino spent most of her years in Russellville, Alabama. She was an active member and Sunday School Teacher at Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville. She contributed to her community for many years in her various careers (in the banking industry, as a dental assistant, and even as the former business owner and founder of Ava's Antiques and Gifts). After her husband’s death in 1997, Mrs. Mangino went on to complete her G.E.D., take college courses at Northwest Junior College, and travel the world with friends. Her most important accomplishment in this life was to be a good mother and grandmother, and she was undoubtedly one of the very best. As the later years of her life were filled with family and travel abroad, one thing was always constant. Mrs. Mangino loved the Lord and spent every morning of her life studying Scripture and praying for her children, her family, her community, and the world over a hot cup of coffee. Many prayers have been offered in those quiet wee morning hours for so many people, and always with a humble and earnest heart. We know she will continue to intercede for us all on the other side of the veil until we have a rendezvous, one great day. Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville, Alabama, will be officiating. There will be a public graveside service on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Russellville, Alabama, at 2:30 pm. In place of flowers, Mrs. Mangino and her family request that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in her cherished memory. Children were her heart. Link: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Therica Rochelle Mangino

December 10, 1936 - November 11, 2025

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