Christina Marie Manley

Christina Marie Manley, 29, of Sparta passed away suddenly on May 1, 2011 at her home in Sparta. Christina was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was a resident of Sparta since 1985. She was a graduate of Sparta High School, class of 2000; she received her Associates degree in Communications from the County College of Morris and her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from William Paterson University. Christina was a Brownie,a Girl Scout and a published poet. She danced at Dance by Kempson for 10 years, 6 of those years being involved with the 22nd Century Jazz Ensemble where she competed nationally. She was a beautiful soul who had a good heart. She was a member of the Mike Helding’s Hiking Club where she had so many dear friends. She loved her two Dalmatians Dakota and Brielle and her loving cat Chloe. She is survived by her devoted mother Bobbi Landrock of Sparta, loving brother Bruce Manley of Orlando, Florida; her father Marvin Manley of Calfornia; her devoted aunts; Becky and her husband Steve, Joan, MaryJane, and Nancy and her husband Paul. She is predeceased by her aunt

Ginny, maternal grandfather Arthur Landrock, paternal grandfather William Manley and maternal grandmother Nicolaya Manley. She also leaves behind her significant other Iannis Garafolo. She leaves behind many cousins and friends that will miss her dearly. May God look over her and may she rest in peace. God Bless her always. Friends may call Thursday, May 5th, 2011 from 2-4, 7-9pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 10am Friday at the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, 32 Main St., Sparta, NJ. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to help with funeral expenses. Checks should be made out to Sue Earl and mailed to the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871.