of Snowball, AR
July 27, 1928 - September 4, 2015
Gretchen Manes, age 87 of Snowball, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 4th, 2015 at her home. She was born in Snowball, Arkansas on July 27th, 1928 to Paul and Bess (Wells) Shirley.
Gretchen enjoyed sewing, reading and cooking for her family. She also loved working in her flower beds. Gretchen was a wonderful mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon Manes; one son, Leon Paul Manes; and sister, Roberta.
Survivors include two children, Brenda J. Horton and Ronnie Doyce Manes; two grandchildren, Ricky Leon Manes and Bridgett P. Cronk; three great-grandchildren, Shantel Spitler, Shyanne and Makenna Manes; three great-great grandchildren, Gauge Hine, James Spitler and Blake Spitler; and several nieces and nephew.
Graveside services for Gretchen will be 2:00 PM Sunday, September 6th, 2015 at Whisenant Cemetery with Bro. Woody Daniels and Bro. Darvin Rainbolt officiating. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Gary Watkins, John Cronk, Rocky Hine, Jr. Horton, John C.J. Cronk and Ricky Manes.
Brenda, Ronnie and family: We were sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing. She was a nice lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Linda King
Brenda, Ronny and family. My prayers are with you.
Brenda and Ronnie, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless all of you and comfort you at this time.