Olivia Williams Manning belonged to the Delta Gamma sorority.
Olivia has been a chairperson for Sentimental Journeys, a fundraiser for Longue Vue House & Gardens.
She has also supervised Whitney Zoo-to-do by Audubon Zoo.
She continues to be a strong supporter for the American Heart Association, and its Go Red for Women campaign, following her grandfather’s death which was caused by a heart problem.
Her mother had also suffered a heart attack before she died, the more reason she campaigns for the heart association.
Olivia Manning Early Life
Olivia was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, into a family of entrepreneurs.
Her family was well known for the gigantic Williams Brothers general store in Philadelphia, which is still run by her brother, Sid till date.
Olivia had her college education in Ole Miss, the same school her husband Archie Manning attended.
While in Ole Miss, she was crowned Miss Homecoming.
Olivia and Archie began dating in college at Ole Miss. Their first date was a dance party at a Sigma nu/ Delta Gamma.
Olivia later proceeded to University of Mississippi where she bagged her first degree in elementary education.
Olivia and Archie who is a former American quarterback, got wedded during their senior year in college. The wedding took place at the National Guard armory, followed by a romantic honeymoon in Acapulco.
She describes marrying Archie as one of the best decisions of her life.