Lowonda Faye Mangrum was born September 9, 1960, to Josie Fuqua McCroskey and the late Melvin Brown in Colbert, Alabama. She formed a union with the late James Mangrum. Lowonda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She enjoyed watching Gun Smoke, dancing and listening to music. Lowonda departed this life at the age of 63 years old, on July 24, 2024, at North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her Fathers Melvin Brown and Carl McCroskey, and grandmother Willie B. Fuqua.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Mother: Mrs. Josie Fuqua McCroskey, one son, James Terrell (Charese) Mangrum of Muscle Shoals, Alabama and three grandchildren, Caiden Mangrum, Elizabeth Mangrum and Anniyah Mangrum. Five sisters, Sherry McCroskey of Florence, Alabama, Cassandra McCroskey of Florence, Alabama, Tijuana Brown of Tuscumbia, Alabama, Monica Brown of Tuscumbia, Alabama and Carlita McCroskey of Sheffield, Alabama (Willie Thompson) of Florence, Alabama, two brothers: Darrell Brown (Teresa) of Decatur, Alabama and Carl McCroskey, Jr. of Sheffield, Alabama.

Very special friend, Joe Nolin. Brothers in-law: Jessie Mangrum, Billy Mangrum, Houston Mangrum and one sister in-law, Patricia Goodloe.

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special cousin, Dr. Patricia Sanders, Aunts: Geraldine Davis, Ellen (John) Warren, Linda Hodges and Phyllis Fuqua Bell.

Transitory Service Rendered By: Grace Memorial Funeral Home- Sheffield, Alabama