of Osceola, AR

January 18, 1948 - March 9, 2024

Carolyn Manuel of Osceola passed away on Saturday, March 09, 2024. She was born in Reverie, TN on January 18, 1948 to Arlie and Virginia H. Sims. Carolyn was of Pentecostal faith and attended church at Carrolls Corner in Etowah. She worked at Osceola Shoe Factory for 14 years, Viskase for 15 years and American Greetings for 15 years. Carolyn enjoyed cooking, taking care of her family, farming chickens, riding to the river, camping and other outdoor activities. She loved her husband, James Elbert Manuel, whom she was happily married to for 48 years. Carolyn is survived by her sons, James Allen (Karen) Manuel, Billy Wayne (Kristy) Manuel and Bobby Lane (Teresa) Manuel; daughters, Sandra Jean Bonee and Ramona Lynn Herron; grandchildren, Charles, April (Dakota), Michelle, Bobby Jr., Clay, Dustin (Kristina), Whitney (JT), Justin (Larissa), Josh (Sarah), Brandon, Kailey, Austin (Briley), Steven (Melissa) and Amber (Michael); 18 great-grandchildren; brother, James (Tina) Shockley; sisters, Connie (David) Carter, Margaret Leggett and Sue Manuel. She is preceded by her parents; husband; son-in-law, Charles Bonee and brothers, Jerry Shockley and Jimmy Shockley. The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Roller Swift Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment at Leachville Cemetery.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com