of Conway, AR
October 23, 1939 - August 10, 2017
Jo Ann Manning, 77, of Conway went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2017. She was born October 23, 1939 in Tillar, Arkansas to the late Andy Singleton and Bessie Ainsley Singleton. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Joe Rice; her second husband, William K. Manning; and five brothers.
Jo Ann worked many years for both Mount Vernon and Vilonia School Districts. She was an active member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. She enjoyed traveling, taking pictures, being a Wheel of Fortune guru, watching her grandkids play ball and going on cart rides with them. She loved attending family reunions and truly loved her children and grandchildren. She loved her family and she was loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by her sons, Greg Rice (Sybil), and William K. Manning II (Debbi); daughters, Sandy Brewer (Mark), Denisce Warren (Mike), and Diane Almond (Jerry); eleven grandchildren, Ginger Goben, Marcus Brewer, Maggie Brewer, Misti Gunter, Mashea Keller, Amy Pearce, David Thomas Pearce, Shannon Almond, Jason Almond, Nathan Almond, and Christi Brandon; 25 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Arkansas. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Naylor Cemetery in Naylor, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Conway.
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18 Condolence(s)
Roy Wilhite
Thursday, May 6, 2021
From a Cousin that went to school in Tillar, Arkansas with JO ANN. JO ANN & her husband KIMBRO stopped on one of there trips thru California for a visit. We were so happy to see them. May GOD BLESS her and her family. Roy wilhite
Skip and Sherry Cates
Monday, August 14, 2017
Sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers for all that your going through. She was a gracious lady. Skip and Sherry Cates.
Theresa Colbert
Sunday, August 13, 2017
My prayers are with the family and I am so sorry for your loss.
Joanne was a very good person and i know she will be missed dearly..
Lisa Head
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Mrs. Manning was a wonderful person and a great secretary at Vilonia Primary. She was always friendly, pleasant, and cared for our kids. Praying for all of her family and friends!
Sonny and Lynda Wallace
Saturday, August 12, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Sonny and I have fond memories visiting with your mom and Mr Manning at the ball games and hearing all about their adventures. May your memories be the good times you had together
Jim L Allen
Saturday, August 12, 2017
A Special Lady.
Byron Hawkins
Saturday, August 12, 2017
She was a great friend to all and we enjoyed going through the lunch line at Mount Vernon high school to get to see her and Mrs Johnny, and how overjoyed they were when they got the new cafeteria when I was a senior in high school and I loved her and the whole family. Look forward to seein her and all those who have gone on. BG hawkins
Janet james spotts
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Sandy we are sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for ya'll
Terry Gill
Saturday, August 12, 2017
So sorry for the loss of this sweet lady. I enjoyed working with her when she was our secretary at Vilonia Primary School. I won't be able to attend the service, being the first day of school, but please know my thoughts and prayers will be for all the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
Malinda Millsaps
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Prayers to the family An so sorry for your loss. Joanne was a awesome lady. The best memories I have is helping in the cafeteria in high school (around 1980) with Joanne an Birdie Millsaps. She always had a smile and was the sweetest person. Those two ladies taught ma a lot I have many great memories of her smile. and will miss her Heaven gained a beautiful angel. RIP . 🌷
The Sherrill Family
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Our hearts are broken for the family and for ourselves. Jo Ann was an amazing lady who enjoyed life and traveling. It has been a privilege and honor to have had the opportunity to know Jo Ann. Gone to soon however we all have precious memories that are ours forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.....
Love Todd, Beverly, DIxie, Colton and Nikki Sherrill
Brenda Noggle Sawyer
Saturday, August 12, 2017
I enjoyed the times Joann and I went places with Kellar and Shirrell. We all always had fun, whether it was out to eat and the movies or to Branson and Murray's Dinner Theatre with their Sunday School Class. She was a good friend.
Mark & Christie Paladino
Saturday, August 12, 2017
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful woman! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judi Lively
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Jo Ann always had a sweet spirit. She was encouraging and loving every time I saw her or spoke to her. I'm sorry for your loss and was truly blessed having known her.
Janna (Hayes) Terry
Saturday, August 12, 2017
My heart is heavy at the loss of this great lady! She made working at Vilonia Primary extra special. I told Mr. Manning, once, that she had an uncanny wisdom. He agreed. She always showed a sincere interest and concern for others and will leave a great void! My love and prayers are with the family.
Vicki Wells Paul
Friday, August 11, 2017
I can still see her sweet smiling face from all of those years ago in that lunch line. Prays for you Sandy and your family in this difficult time and God bless you all.
Jim Hawkins
Friday, August 11, 2017
Mrs Joanne was truly one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. When we were kids helping work in the lunchroom at MVHS, not only was she an amazing cook but she always let us growing boys eat all the fried chicken we wanted. As an adult she told me she loved me each time we met and I have no doubt WK Manning was there in his overalls waiting for her. But greatest of all she's seen the Master and heart welcome home thy good and faithful servant. I'll miss her sweet smile and encouraging words till we meet again. <><
Barbara Warren
Friday, August 11, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Ms Jo Ann was a special lady that will be missed by all.