Background
Mandrell, Marion D. was born on July 6, 1929 in Piedmont, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Haynie Marion and Varnell Osteen Dowis.
Mandrell, Marion D. was born on July 6, 1929 in Piedmont, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Haynie Marion and Varnell Osteen Dowis.
Bachelor, Carson Newman College, 1950. Master of Arts, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1952. Master of Education, Clemson University, 1977.
Social worker Louisville and Jefferson County Children's Agency, Louisville, 1952—1953. Pastor's wife First Baptist Church, Walhalla, South Carolina, 1954—1964. Professor Anderson (South Carolina) College, 1965—1991, professor emeritus, since 1991.
Member of American Association of University Women (vice president), Mental Health Association (board member, secretary, state delegate).
Married Nelson Eugene Mandrell, August 16, 1952. Children: Nelson Eugene Mandrell, Junior, Jeanne Caroline.