Obituary of Mandy Daum

Mandy Rae Bussell was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 9, 1977. She was the daughter of Winford H. Bussell and Juanita (Ankney) Bussell Pietrowski. Mandy attended Erie Mason High School. She married Keith A. Daum on March 5, 2001 in Toledo, Ohio. Mandy was a homemaker, lovingly known as a cuddler, she happily raised the couple's children. As a born again Christian, Mandy loved her Lord and shared the message of salvation with others. In addition, she lived her faith through her actions of service to others. Mandy was a gentle spirit, very generous, and always willing to share what she had with those around her. Mandy was a talented musician. She enjoyed sharing her love of music on the keyboard and guitar with her family and friends. Mandy was also gifted as a singer and composer writing numerous songs and poems, a collection her family truly cherishes. She had an eye for interior design as well. Keith referred to her as "Shabby Sheak". Mandy liked to visit thrift stores and turn simple items into elaborate and beautiful treasures. One of her favorite pastimes was painting her crafts. Mandy Rae Daum age 36 of Luna Pier passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 31, 2014. To cherish her memory she leaves a loving husband: Keith Daum of Erie; four children: Tori Renee Mogan of Luna Pier, Jonathan Matthew Bussell of Payton, Colorado, Brooke Ann Daum and Lacee Rose Daum both of Erie; her parents: Juanita Pietrowski of Luna Pier and Winford H. Bussell of Middlesboro, Kentucky; her mother and father-in-law: Patricia and Donald W. Daum of Erie; four siblings: twin: Matthew Ray Bussell, Samuel Keith Bussell, Heather Rene Frosch, and Lisa (Steve) Schneider; and one grandson: Jason Mogan of Luna Pier. Friends may gather from 4:00-7:00pm, Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street in Erie (734) 848-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will follow at 7:00pm with the Reverend Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Friends may also gather at 10:00am, Friday, February 7, 2014 at the Chapel Mausoleum of Roselawn Memorial Park, 13200 South Dixie Highway in LaSalle where burial will follow. In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Daum Family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.