Carolyn Francis Crawford Mangum

December 13, 1940 – September 06, 2026

Carolyn Francis Crawford Mangum, 85, of Tylertown, MS passed away on September 6, 2026, in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born December 13, 1940, to the late James Burley “Pete” Crawford and Wendell Margaret Smith Crawford. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Mangum; son, Sandy Mangum; brothers, Jerry Crawford and Bobby Joe Crawford; and niece, Kelly Crawford.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kristi Herring (Wayne); granddaughters, Katie Reynolds (Justin) and Olivia Barrett (Brad); great grandchildren, Shophie Reynolds and Reed Barrett; sister, Patsy Malouf (Mike); niece, Heather Johnson (Ben); and nephew, Trey Johnson (Luly).

A private graveside service was held at the Tylertown Cemetery on September 09, 2026. Hartman Hughes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family would like to request donation be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by going online to www.donorservices.Alzheimer's Association

The Mangum family would like to thank the Brookdale Memory Care Center and Gentiva Hospice for the devoted care and comfort that was given to Mrs. Mangum and family.