She was born December 26, 1940 in Houston, Texas, the only child of Joseph J. Mangiameli and Leona Valenti Mangiameli. She attended Houston Schools, and retired from Foley’s/later Macys after 40 years of service as the Almeda Mall Cosmetics Manager. The family lived in the Sagemont Park subdivision from 1972 – 1993. All of her children attended Dobie High School.
Marianna was a proud Sicilian-American and instilled the values of family, prayer, independence, and hard work. “Mamaw” was their biggest cheerleader and faithfully attended the family’s rodeos, baseball games, plays, recitals, graduations, and dance competitions. She was the greatest cook, and dearly loved hosting family get-togethers and holiday dinners. She would send a text message to her children each day wishing them a good morning and asking how everyone in the family was doing. Her family was her greatest treasure and legacy.
Marianna is preceded in death by her parents, grandson Seth Waterwall, and godmother Aunt Lena Valenti.
Marianna is survived by her beloved husband Clarence Trahan, children Debra Ferraro and husband David, Ernest Waterwall Jr. and wife Celeste, Anna Vaughn, and Phillip Waterwall and wife Melissa, and stepson Kevin Trahan. She is survived by her grandchildren Joseph Ferraro and wife Tamara, Gina Ferraro Thomas and husband Ovie, Anthony Ferraro and wife Jennifer, Trey Waterwall and Crystal, Chase Waterwall and wife Sarah, Chance Waterwall, Amber Williams and husband Jason, Angela Vaughn, Ashton Waterwall, and Phillip Waterwall II. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Kayla Ferraro, Joseph Ferraro Jr., Jade Anderson, Zoey Thomas, Meah Thomas, Jacob Ferraro, Kynlee Ferraro, Saylor Waterwall, Willow Waterwall, Paige Fielder, and Brooke Fielder.
Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the seas, thought its water roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging”. Rest in Peace, our beloved Mamaw.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Trahan family.
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