Family and friends of Grammy Award-winning artist Mandisa will celebrate her life at a funeral service Saturday at a church in Brentwood, Tennessee, which will be livestreamed. Mandisa Lynn Handley passed away on April 18 at the age of 47, shocking a faith community that had been inspired by her upbeat music and her vibrant personality. Her cause of death has not been made public. Police announced this week that she had been ruled out of any wrongdoing. She was found dead in her home.
The funeral announcement simply said, “We celebrate Mandisa’s beautiful life.” The event will be livestreamed from the center of Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee starting at 10:45 a.m. Saturday (April 27). BrentwoodBaptist.com/Mandisa.
“At this time, there is no indication that the death was the result of suspicious or criminal activity,” police spokesman Max Winitz said. tennessean. “The Franklin Police Department extends its condolences to Hundley’s family, friends, and fans.”
Mandisa burst onto the music scene in 2006 with a Top 10 hit. american idol, then she found a home in contemporary Christian music. her first album, true beautywhich, like her last two albums, soared to No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart. overcomer and out of the darkness.
American Idol, which is currently airing, will honor her memory on the April 29 episode on ABC. deadline report.
“Mandisa was a beloved icon on American Idol and in the music industry,” the show said in a statement. “She became a platinum-selling artist and won several Grammy Awards for her music. Her death leaves everyone on the show saddened and our hearts go out to her family. I would like to express my condolences.”
TobyMac, who collaborated with Mandisa on multiple songs, called her a “beautiful soul.”
“I have never met an artist who encouraged and supported other artists as much as Mandisa. She was an honest and sincere person, and I always felt better when I left her side.” and toby mac I have written On Instagram. “Every night on tour, she saw every act and sang with a smile that made them feel alive. From “Lose My Soul” to “Bleed the Same” to “Good Mornin,” I sang with her. It was an honor not only to collaborate, but to call her friend. She spoke honestly about her struggles and took her personal breakthrough as an opportunity to let others know that they too can experience her triumphs just like she did.
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“She saw us as family. God’s family,” TobyMac added. “In our diversity. All have flaws. And all need the love of a good Father, a Heavenly Father. I know her battle is over, but I I will always cherish my memories of her and the smile and contagious laughter that I enjoyed so many times.”
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Michael Faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years.His story is published below baptist press, Christianity Today, christian post, of leaf chronicle, of toronto star And that Knoxville News Sentinel.
