She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joe; daughter, Debbie Whitefield; parents, Lula and Willie Manuel; brothers, James Edward (Bunny) Manuel, Otto Franklin Manuel, and William Abe Manuel.
Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Lynn Bennett; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Pam White; son-in-law, Earl Whitefield; 4 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her brother, Henry Tomas (Bud) Manuel and sisters-in-law, Bobby Manuel and Joyce Manuel.
The family will receive friends at Weaver Funeral Home, Sunday, from 5 until 7 pm and have a Graveside Service and Burial at Solway Church of God, 1 pm, Monday with Rev. Jeremy Daniels.
Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Avenue (588-3868). Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com