Mandrell is an accomplished hunter and has killed many animals that qualify for the SCI Record Book. She is proficient with a handgun, shotgun, rifle, and crossbow. She is very competitive in a variety of sporting events, including driving racecars, and is active in several outdoor groups including Quail Unlimited, Buckmasters, NRA, and Safari Club International. Mandrell married Ric Boyer and the couple had two children. They divorced in 1992, and two years later she was married to Rob Pincus, with whom she had one child. They were also divorced in 2004. She is currently performing with her children, her daughters Vanessa and Christina are both singers, and her son Deric is a talented drummer. Deric lives in Pennsylvania and runs a successful business, but he still finds time to occasionally perform with his family.