Manya Lee Edwards

Manya Lee Edwards, 74 passed away peacefully December 29, 2016. She was born to Stefan Wiowacki and Alice Beale in Detriot, MI. Manya married William F. Edwards in 1972, in Paynes Creek, CA. She lived in Sacramento where she met Bill and then moved to Paynes Creek in 1971. Educational accomplishments, degrees: High School Diploma. Work history: 1965-1970 - Legal Secretary. 1970-1992 - Various jobs including Tupperware and Avon Sales. 1993-2010 - Mail carrier / Postmaster in Manton, CA. Chuch membership, organizations: She loved her church family in Manton. She felt the true meaning of Christmas was to celebrate the birth of Christ, and she used to have a birthday cake for Baby Jesus each Christmas. Civic, fraternal and club memberships: She was a member of the Emblem Club and also served for many years on the Plum Valley School Board. Hobbies: She loved to travel, she loved following her favorite sports teams and watching T.V. She was on a bowling team with the Emblem Club and on pool teams. Manya is survived by her son, Rick Edwards and wife Shelly, daughter Stefani Roehrich and fiance Frank (Huey) Corder, daughter Bonnie Dunlap and husband Dave, daughter Libby Reynolds, son George Edwards, brother Gary Wiowacki, brother Albert Pocoroba, sister Barbara Miller, grandchildren Teresa Wilbur, William Roehrich, Shelbi Roehrich, Sara Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Rona Edwards, Sandy Edwards, Andy Thornton, Tiffany Leamer, great granddaughters Gabriella Roehrich and Gracie Edwards, and many nieces, nephews and more grandchildren. Beneath her ornery exterior, Manya truly loved all of her family and friends alike. She will be missed very much. We love you Mom, Granny, G.G., M.E., Manya.