of Fairfield Bay, AR

July 19, 1932 - April 28, 2014

Margaret (Mannino) Brock, died peacefully on April 28th, 2014. She was born to Salvatore and Francesca (Mangiapane) Mannino on July 19, 1932 in Du Quoin, IL. She and her husband of 63 years, Gene Brock, have lived in Fairfield Bay and been members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for 20 years.

Preceding her in death: Parents, Salvatore and Francesca Mannino; Siblings, Vito Mannino, Ida Wheatley Groh, Natale Mannino, Santina Wilbern, Frances Ferro Wilbern.

Margaret was a compassionate woman who enjoyed life and spending time with her family and friends. After marrying Gene, she traveled with him while he served in the US Navy. They later settled in Johnston City, IL with their young children and Margaret became an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Once her children were of age to attend school, Margaret owned and operated La Curl Beauty Salon. When she and Gene moved to Iowa, Margaret took up tennis and golf; she loved hosting neighborhood parties and had returned to a career of teaching cosmetology. Margaret fell in love with the beauty of the Ozark Mountains and she and Gene began yet another life adventure by moving to Mtn. View, AR where they owned and operated The Dogwood Motel. They later retired to Fairfield Bay, AR. During quiet times throughout her life, she enjoyed writing poetry and stories, drawing, and embroidery. Her family cherishes the many gifts of her creations including a book of bedtime stories composed for her grandchildren. She will be missed.

Survivors Include: husband, Gene Brock; brother, Vincent Mannino of Waterloo, IL; daughter, Rosalie (Tom) Geoffroy of Union Grove, AL; son, Paul Brock of Dover, AR; grandchildren, Barbara (Rob) Frost of Florissant, MO, Tom (Lee) Geoffroy of Miami, FL, Nicole (Russell) Foster of Mtn. View, AR, Brian (Chandra) Brock currently serving in the USAF in the UK; great-grandchildren, Grace, Aaron & Stella Frost, Allison & Anniston Foster, Lilian & Joseph Geoffroy, and Jase Brock. Survivors also include many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at Fairfield Bay, Arkansas with Father Oliver Ochieze, pastor officiating on May 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Graveside Memorial Service and Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, in Du Quoin, IL on May 31, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to The American Heart Association or Margaret's parish, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Fairfield Bay Arkansas.

Cremation and Memorial Mass Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
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