Lelia Belle Mann

Lelia Belle Mann, age 83, of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Mann, and a daughter, Beth Ann Mann. Lelia was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will forever remembered by her daughters, Shirley Mann-Sandoval and Elidio Miranda-Sandoval, Lisa and David Micetic; grandchildren, Amanda Novy, Kristina Pittner, Jennifer Braisher, Thomas Miranda-Mann; five great-grandchildren, Hank Braisher III, Hunter Bly, Aiden Edwards, Dylan Waidner, Brandon Braisher; brother, James and Marlene Short; many nieces and nephews; and the family dog, Baby King.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1000 Aberdeen St. NE, Grand Rapids with Pastor PJ Pallini officiating. Burial will take place at Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Sunday, April 12 from 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.