Melissa Mangum Cospelich

Melissa Mangum Cospelich, 59, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born January 22, 1965 in Biloxi, MS to Robert Mangum Sr. and Joan Mangum.

She graduated from D’Iberville High School. Following graduation, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a Masters Degree. Melissa then began her career as a social worker. In her free time, she loved playing cards with family and watching Saints games.

Melissa is preceded in death by her father, Robert Mangum Sr.

Survivors include her husband, Anthony “Bubba” Cospelich; mother, Joan Mangum; son, Andrew Lechner IV (Emilee); and brother, Robert Mangum, Jr. (Mary).

A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport, MS. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shriners Hospital.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melissa Mangum Cospelich.