Ernestine Willette Manigault
Born June 28, 1948, Entered Eternal Rest on October 18, 2019 at the age of 71
Born in Charleston, SC to the loving parents; the late Nathan and Martha (Waring) Maxwell. She was a devoted mother to Dwayne Manigault (Michelle) and Deirdre Brown (Alex Johnson). Supportive grandmother of DJ, Davon, Damaris Manigault, and Jaden Brown. Dear sister of Nathaniel Maxwell (Marion), Earl Maxwell (Brenda), Anna Maxwell, Virginia Ivery (Lonnie), Lynette Harris (Maurice), and preceded in death by her sister Gloria Loney.
Ernestine was a Program Manager for the Hometown News with over 30 years of faithful Federal Service at Lackland Air Force Base, TX, and received numerous medals and awards. She was a long standing member of the Eastern Star. In her leisure time she enjoyed casinos, Bingo and traveling.
Family and friends are invited to attend her Celebration of Life on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 3250 Ladson Road, PO Box 712, Ladson, SC 29456. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park, 3715 Azalea Drive, North Charleston County, SC 29405.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org
All services will be under the direction of the Palmetto Mortuary, 1122 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403. 1-843-727-1230
Offer Condolence for the family of Ernestine Willette Manigault
I cannot believe this beautiful soul is no longer with us. Ernie was my Play Mom and a good friend. She looked out for me when I was a young airman at Lackland. She had such a wonderful sense of humor and made me laugh every single day. Memories of her friendship, smile, kindness and generosity will linger forever.
Dee, my condolences to you and the family. I know she is playing Bingo in Heaven right now:)
May the Queen Rest Well!
Ernie still can’t believe you’re gone. Kathy and I miss all the good times and many laughs we shared together. You were a sister to us and our hearts are broken without your presence. You were definitely one of a kind and their will never be a greater friendship than the one we shared. It was always a joy talking to you. That’s what we miss the most. May you Rest In Peace our sister and know that you are loved ❤️????????
Ernie we ❤️ & Miss uuu sooo much ????
She was the hardest working women I know, her heart was filled with joy and her dedication to this country was without questioned. She will always remain and icon for government service. Always at work getting it done her children should be proud !!!!!
My condolences to the family. Miss Ernestina was my friend and truley enjoyed having as my neighbor. May you rest in peace. It saddens me that I’m no longer going to see that smile of yours. You will be greatly missed.
Our condolences to all family and friends of Ms. Ernestine. A true friend and mentor. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Ernie and I enjoyed a small break of ‘hot dogs’ during the Airmen’s Run at Lackland Air Force Base for a couple of years–it was our awesome break in the work week…that is, until we moved to a new facility and the hot dogs were no longer available. Would you believe that we talked about that for more than five years?!
Ernie connected with thousands, literally thousands of young Air Force Enlisted Recruits who prepared their “Hometown News Release” notices — this is something that had the impact of affecting their lives years in their future. As the Historian for Lackland, I would often times find Ernie’s photo in the base (Lackland AFB) newspaper — she was photoed countless times with dignitaries and other famous people visiting the base— and when I came across them, I always sent them to her and she always responded with fond, positive memories of the event…..
Ernie, I miss you.
I pray you rest well of a life well lived.
Tracy
Historian, Lackland AFB
Ms Ernie was a beautiful amazing person, she loved the Airmen she served and they loved her … everybody who worked with her over her long AF career were blessed to know her, I’ll miss our hugs when I would drop in on her … God Bless her and her family during this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you ????
Ms Ernestine, So warm, welcoming, nurturing, positive and, supportive always. God’s angel.
Rest well, Good and faithful servant, for in my fathers house are many mansions.
Sending Love and prayers and deep condolences to the family.
Mrs. Ernie will be greatly missed. I worked with her at Lackland and loved to see her laugh. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My condolences to the family.
Ms. Erinie was such a beautiful person. She always made me laugh and smile. She loved my husband and I as if we were family. She will truly be missed. So sorry for your loss God Bless you.
No more pain and suffering u r at home with our lord and savior tell my mom hello and I miss her U was a true friend to mom when she needed to talk and and just vent you was always there R.I.P u r truest a beautiful angel
Aunt Ernie was a caring, loving, loyal, beautiful, trustworthy, sweet, kind, just so much words I can describe and say about her. She would give you the shirt off her back or even when you were feeling down having a bad day she would lift you right up and make sure you were okay and make you happy again. Aunt Ernie was always smiling and laughing with me and the rest of the family she had an heart of gold
She was my good luck charm every time we will go to the casino in Vegas she taught me a lot of great things in life as if she was my own mother lastly Auntie you’re gonna be truly missed and always in my heart your nephew will always Love You and Cherish all the memories we had rest on and God Bless????????❤️
Ernie was a great Friend. She will truly be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Mom I want to first thank you for being an amazing mother,grandmother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend. You have touched so many peoples lives. You have given so selflessly, always putting others first, so it’s okay to rest now. I know you are dancing in heaven with Grand daddy, Grand momma, and Aunt Gloria. Please don’t worry about Dwayne and I because we are going to be okay knowing that you are resting peacefully. I will always cherish every moment that I’ve had to spend with you. You’ve been my biggest supporter. You are my MOTHER first and forever my FRIEND…..I LOVE YOU MOM????????????
Mom I want to thank you for being an amazing mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend. You have touched so many lives and given of yourself so selflessly, always putting others first. I will cherish every moment that I had with you. I miss you dearly, but I know that you are resting and dancing and rejoicing in heaven with Grand daddy, Grand momma, and Aunt Gloria. We don’t want you worrying about Dwayne and I, we will be fine knowing you are resting peacefully. You are first my MOTHER and forever my FRIEND….I LOVE YOU MOM????????????