Mary Louise Manley

With grateful hearts for a life rooted in faith and love, we announce the passing of Mary Louise Manley, age 81, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved great-grandmother, and treasured great-great-grandmother. She was called home to be with her Lord, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, deep love, and godly example.

Mary Louise was the cornerstone of her family. She loved her children and generations beyond them with a selfless, nurturing heart, always putting others before herself. Her home was a place of warmth, prayer, and unconditional love—a reflection of the Christ she faithfully served.

A woman who truly loved the Lord, Mary Louise lived her life guided by Scripture, prayer, and trust in God’s promises. Her faith was not only spoken but lived daily through kindness, forgiveness, humility, and steadfast devotion. She leaned on the Lord in every season of life and taught her family the importance of faith, prayer, and perseverance. She found peace in knowing that God was her refuge and strength, and she walked confidently in His grace.

She was predeceased by her parents, Wiley Monroe Jones and Elizabeth Louise Jones.

She is lovingly survived by her children: Mary High (Myron), Jeffery Watts (Linda), Tim Watts (Dawn), and Mark Watts (Tiffany), along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who were blessed by her prayers, wisdom, and loving spirit.

Though we mourn her earthly absence, we rejoice in the assurance of God’s Word, knowing she has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” and has entered into eternal rest. Mary Louise has exchanged her earthly burdens for a heavenly crown and now rests in the presence of her Savior.

Her faith, love, and legacy will continue to live on through the lives she touched and the family she so dearly loved. She will be forever missed, eternally loved, and joyfully remembered.

A visitation will be held at Haisten Funerals & Cremations, located at 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough, GA, 30253, on January 15, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The funeral service will follow at the same location on January 15, 2026, beginning at 1:00 pm. with a private family interment to follow.