Mandy N. Cannon entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born November 27, 1942 in Norfolk VA to the late Bishop William D. Moore, the late Elder Estelle Moore and her loving God-Mother Martha Atkinson. She was predeceased by her husband William E. Cannon. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia in 1961. In 1976, she graduated from Kee Business college after attending for 2 years. For 34 years, Mandy Cannon worked and retired from Norfolk Public Schools transportation department as a bus driver where she received multiple Bus Driver of the Year and Safety Driver of the Year awards. At a young age, Mandy had a strong desire to play the piano. Her brother (Bishop William E. Moore) recognizing her passion, nurtured her development. Turning her into a prodigy, she became an extraordinary minister of music, mastering the piano, organ and directing choirs. “To know Mandy Cannon is to know that she was very gifted” (Ja’Quane Green). In her early years, she perfected skills playing at her father’s church, Holy Church of Christ Disciples. After her father passed, her services were in demand at serval different churches. After serving multiple churches, under the leading of the Lord, in 1992, Mandy joined Pentecostal Holiness Church (Portsmouth, VA) under the late Bishop Thaddeus L. Brinkley. While at Pentecostal Holiness, she served as president of the pastor’s aid and the minister of music, directing the PHC Youth Choir, PHC Gospel Choir, and PHC Senior. In rehearsals, her reputation was “No-nonsense,” desired excellence, “Starting on time and ending on time.” Whenever Mandy’s church had held concerts, she was known for having her children to sing and grandchildren play. In her later years, seeing her grandchildren developing her musical skills, she often called them to fill in to play on various Sundays at her church. As they excelled in their musical craft, she then taught them the standard of being a great minister of music and “The Business Side.” On this day, she leaves to cherish her memory, her brother Bishop William E. Moore and sister Annie Moore; four children; Erica Boone (Clinton Boone) of Portsmouth, VA, Bobby Moore of Norfolk, VA, Kaleta Green (Ja’Quane Green) of Elizabeth City, NC, and William “David” Cannon (Brittani Israel) of Virginia Beach, VA. Eight Grandchildren: Edward Moore (Charity Moore) of Atlanta, GA, Eric Moore, Reginald Moore, Alexis Moore, Jessica Moore, Aliza Israel, Santiago “Jay” Turner, and Brianna Green; Eight Great Grandchildren: Davontay Brown (Keanu Bell) of Seattle, WA, Tamiah Moore, Jayah Moore, Sariyah Moore, Eniiyah Moore, Erykah Moore, Elijah Clanton, and Joshua Clanton. Lastly, one Great-Great Grandchild: Sage Brown.
Mandy N. Cannon
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Vernie Lee Rogers says
January 3, 2023 at 8:16 pmMy condolences to the family and friends, may God ease all the pain of each and everyone heart.
MISSY. REGINA FAITH WILLIAMS says
January 5, 2023 at 9:14 pmI AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. SHE WAS AND ANGLE. I AM PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. LOVE YOU ALL.
Maegan Renee says
January 6, 2023 at 1:11 pmMy condolences for your loss. Heaven gained another angel. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time of loss.
God Bless,
Emma Simmons says
January 7, 2023 at 9:40 pmMY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY, R. I. P. MANDY, YOUR BOBBITT FAMILY WILL MISS YOU, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.
St. Barbara Jean Britt - Hinton & Family says
January 8, 2023 at 3:13 pmTo the Moore & Cannon family, Sister (Mandy) & her children were our next door neighbors in Old Roberts Park many years ago. “Only what you do for Christ will last”.
Sorrowfully yours!
St. Ella Mae Mercer and Family says
January 8, 2023 at 3:22 pmWe are praying for the Moore and Cannon family, my family and I were long time neighbors of Sister (Mandy) and her children in Old Roberts Park many years ago. “Weeping May Endure for a Night but Joy Cometh in the Morning”
Prayerfully yours!
Gwendolyn Moseley says
January 10, 2023 at 1:57 pmMy condolences to Lexie and her family
Lashawnda Ruffin says
January 10, 2023 at 7:44 pmMy condolences to your family. I saw you not knowing that was my last time. I am soo glad that I’ve always told you that I LOVE YOU and you knew it. You always saw me coming to work in the morning. Your lovely face and spirit made me glow. God, job well done. I LOVE YOU MS MANDY I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU
Toya says
January 11, 2023 at 12:04 pmPraying for my best friend lexie and her family during this difficult time. Last time I saw granny was when we went to church and then went to outback afterwards. Granny ate that steak and said it was so so good! I’m glad I was able to meet her! Love you all!!!!