Patricia "Patti" Mancil – 80
Of Lakeland, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1935 in Enigma, GA to Lonnie and Jewel Exum. She was an active member of the Unity United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years. She graduated VSU and began her work career as a teacher at Lanier County High School. She later worked with Farm Bureau before purchasing the family business "Lakeland Oil Company" along with her husband, Jimmy. She worked at Lakeland Oil Company for over 30 years. She was a strong supporter of Lanier County sports as well as the Lanier County Band. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Mancil.
Survivors include her
Daughter, Sharon Mancil of Lakeland, GA;
Son & Daughter-in-Law, Kem & Shannon Mancil of Lakeland, GA;
Grandchildren, Elizabeth, Thomas, & Samuel Mancil;
Great Grandchild, Emory Anne Sears;
Furry Companion, Luv
Funeral services will be held 2:00PM on Sunday, February 1, 2015 in the Unity United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Unity Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lanier County Band, 52 West Patten Avenue, Lakeland, GA 31635 or Peanut Butter and Jesus Ministry, Attn: Kaye Joyce, 8 Joyce Road, Lakeland, GA 31635. Sympathy may be expressed online at
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