Updated: 07/14/22
The Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington, West Virginia will be handling the arrangements for Mrs. Manchin. Her obituary and memorial service information are below.
Virginia Ann “Gigi” Manchin, 69, of Charleston, was called to rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born September 2, 1952 in Coalton, West Virginia, a daughter of Victor Mastroguiseppe and Virginia Poe Mastroguiseppe of Coalton, West Virginia.
She attended Potomac State College where she met her husband, Dr. Mark A. Manchin and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2022. Gigi and Mark were blessed with five beautiful children. Gigi lived a full life with numerous passions and talents she pursued throughout life. She was Roman Catholic by faith.
As a loving and devoted mother, and wife, she always made sure everyone was happy. She enjoyed running a greenhouse, interior design, and educating and managing healthy lifestyles. She enjoyed traveling the world and was an excellent cook. She was a strong, fearless, and courageous woman who cared deeply about her family and was always generous, compassionate, and never met a stranger. Those who were blessed to know her always felt a strong sense of love. She worked tirelessly to help those around her.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she is also survived by her children: Crystal Marcella of North Carolina, Antonio James Manchin II (Kara) of South Charleston, West Virginia, Kathleen Maria Manchin of Virginia, Tara Rosa Manchin of Charleston, West Virginia, and Scarlett Lee Manchin of South Carolina; three grandchildren: Corey, Casey, and Antonio James, III; her twin sister Victoria (Jacob) Harman of Lewisburg, West Virginia; sister Debi (Jim) Mastroguiseppe-White of Coalton, West Virginia; brother Victor (Melinda) Mastroguiseppe, Jr. of Clarksburg, West Virginia; sisters-in-law Patricia Lee Manchin of South Charleston, West Virginia and Rosanna Manchin of Fairmont, West Virginia; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her in-laws: A. James and Stella Manchin.
The Day God Took My Mama Home: “A million times I’ve cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one else can ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.”
Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home, 3171 Husky Highway, Farmington on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date at IOOF Cemetery in Farmington. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Virginia “Gigi” Manchin Memorial Scholarship. Donations can be made through the Glenville State University Foundation by clicking here and choosing the "Virginia 'Gigi' Manchin Memorial Scholarship" in the scholarship designation drop-down menu.
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GLENVILLE, WV - The Glenville State University campus community is mourning the loss of First Lady Virginia “Gigi” Manchin. She passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, July 13.
“My wife was a vibrant presence on campus and she loved doing things for our students, faculty, staff, and the community. Our family is heartbroken over her passing and she will be sorely missed, not only by me, but by all who came into contact with her,” said Glenville State University President, Dr. Mark A. Manchin.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Virginia “Gigi” Manchin Memorial Scholarship. Donations can be made through the Glenville State University Foundation by clicking here and choosing the "Virginia 'Gigi' Manchin Memorial Scholarship" in the scholarship designation drop-down menu.
