Donna Jean Manning passed away peacefully Nov. 8 after a courageous battle. She was born to Oren and Reca McMurtrey in West Plains, MO May 7, 1938.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Ron Manning; sister, Dea Bailey; brother, Larry McMurtey; children, Cynthia Manning and fianc Jeff Adams, Susan Estes and husband Brad Wear, Ron Manning Jr and wife Kristi; grandchildren, Autumn and Scott Miller, Aaron and Missy Manning, Megan Manning and fianc Rhys Cox, Christian, Lane and Kennedy Manning, Sarah Estes and George Wear; great-grandchildren, Christopher Miller and Damien Manning.
Visitation will be Friday, November 11 from 6-8 pm in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 PM. Interment to follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.