In Loving Memory of Ginger Manchester

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Ginger Manchester was an entertainer from Fort Wayne, Indiana. We sadly lost Ginger in January of 2021. Ginger will be remembered for leaving her mark in pageantry, but most of all she will be remembered as someone who constantly gave back to her community. Over the years Ginger helped and contributed to countless individuals and organizations. We salute the artistry that was Ginger Manchester.

Titles and Awards

Miss Heart of America Continental Elite 2019
Prelim to Miss Continental Elite

National Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2017

Miss Ohio Continental Elite 2017
Prelim to Miss Continental Elite

Miss Utopia 2011

Miss Ohio Continental Elite 2006
Prelim to Miss Continental Elite

Miss Gay Georgia America 2006 Representative
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay USofA Classic 2004

Miss Gay Florida USofA Classic 2004
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Classic

Representative to Miss Gay Tennessee America 2003
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Cosmopolitan USofA 2003
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA

Representative to Miss Gay South Regional America 2002
Prelim to Miss Gay America

1st Alternate to Miss Gay South Regional America 2001
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Iowa USofA 1996
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA

Miss Gay Ohio USofA 1989
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA

*Ginger is also a former Miss 1470 West.

Ginger Manchester: Obituary

JAMES M. DEMAS, age 57. Beloved spouse of Donald R. Newman; beloved son of the late Kathleen P. (nee Carlin) and James D. Demas; brother of Eileen M., Kathleen A. Hanigosky (Philip) and Paul D. (Sheree); uncle of Morgan Lee, Coleen (Joe), Dylan (Natalie) and Alexis (Michael). Passed away unexpectedly Jan. 25, 2021. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Feb. 2, Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at 10:00 AM. (Facemasks required). Private family entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS MONDAY 4-8 PM where social distancing will be observed and facemasks required. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Poor Clare Nuns, 3501 Rocky River Dr. Cleveland, OH 44111.

Link to Obituary and Guestbook: https://www.chambersfuneral.com/obituary/james-demas?lud=5F0BE79040FD30E3E4D0EFE5E7577834&fbclid=IwAR0r9O6e_HMhiByK6bdstEGCAMwO_zRxahWrJnrlgBNw8AftOl3qUwe8RNc

Ginger Manchester: Family Tree

In the LGBTQIA+ community people get to choose their own family. Sometimes this accompanies their own biological families and sometimes this is the only family an individual has.

This section will outline the family tree of Ginger Manchester.