Edna Manning

Edna Manning, 83, 16622 Fern Rock Falls CT., Spring, TX 77379 died Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital at the Vintage due to a heart attack. She was born March 6, 1929 to John W. and Doshia Collins in Roxana, Kentucky. She had 10 brothers and sisters and graduated from Stewart Robinson High School with honors. On January 31, 1938, she married Leonard Manning in Louisville, Kentucky. She held numerous positions assisting with special education children. In addition, she was a branch manager for Sarah Coventry Jewelry. Mrs. Manning lived in a number of states including Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, and Texas. Her hobbies included swimming, reading, socializing, and listening to music. She held various positions in her church including chairperson of the senior assistance program. There, she led numerous functions to feed and shelter shut-in seniors. She also made sure there was a transportation program provided to see that these individuals were able to attend church on a weekly basis. Mrs. Manning is survived by her children, Ronald Manning married to Mary V. Manning and Christa M. Titus married to Jonathan K. Titus. In addition, she has one surviving brother, James Floyd Collins. She has two grandchildren, Michelle L. Zachery and Alexys M. Titus. In addition, she has 5 great grandchildren, Victoria, Emma, Benjamin, John, and McKenzie Zachery. She was predeceased by all of her brothers and sisters except James Floyd Collins (84) and was also predeceased by her husband, Leonard Manning. The service will be held at Addison Funeral Home located at 18630 Kuykendahl Road, Spring, TX 77379. Visitation will be from Noon to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. The funeral service will follow immediately at 2:00 pm. Pall bearers will include Roland Gutierrez, Jacob Gutierrez, and Noel Molano. A reception will be held at 16622 Fern Rock Falls CT., Spring, TX 77379 immediately following the interment. Interment will be located at Tranquility Oaks Cemetery. For any questions, please call 281-350-0998 and ask for Shane Stowe. Mrs. Manning would want to take this opportunity to thank all of you that helped her achieve her life goals. One of her last goals was to be able to swim again. She achieved that goal and was swimming as of Wednesday, July 4th, 2012. Thank you to all of you for your patience and assistance to make her life filled with so much happiness. She never met a stranger.

Edna Manning

July 7, 2012