Bessie Rae “Bett” Manning
October 22, 1924 ~ March 20, 2012
Bessie Rae Manning, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2012. She was born in Nash County on October 22, 1924 to the late Melton Mercer and Mattie Bone Mercer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Arthur Ray Manning; son, Bryan Keith Manning and two brothers, Loomis Mercer and Cecil Mercer.
Mrs. Manning was an active and faithful member of Ridgecrest Worship Center, formally known as the South Rocky Mount Church of God. She was a Sunday School teacher with over 60 years ministry to children. Her heart was to serve and teach Gods little ones. Mrs. Manning only had two granddaughters but through this ministry God gave her many, many grandchildren.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Bernard Ray Manning and wife, Ann of Nashville and Steve Allen Manning and wife Stacy of Elm City; daughter, Sheila M. Rose and husband Bryan of Rocky Mount; granddaughter, Megan Drew Tant; and one brother, Lester Mercer.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount with Dr. David Whitley officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home of her daughter. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Manning Family Cemetery in Momeyer.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the Manning family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Bernard, Shelia and Steve, Sorry to hear about your mom. We do however, know of her faith and christianity and belief in God. She’s with the Lord now and peace like she never new here on earth. Know that you will miss here, but see her again soon. Gale Flowers Wright, Raleigh, NC
Sheila, so sorry to hear about your moms passing,My dad told me Thursday when I called him.I know she is in heaven with your dad now together.I pray that the lord will get you and your family thru this really hard time,for I know you will all see here again soon. Linda Manning Jones West Jefferson, NC
I love you mema3 I wish i could just pick up that phone and call you right up….but i know you are happy and i will see you very soon. Love your one and only grandaughter, Megan
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Im missing you so much mema. I love you with all my heart….Tring to be stong for everybody. Its hard…but i know you are so happy right now and thats what helps keep me going. love you
Sheila, we were so sorry and heartbroken to hear of Sis. Bett’s passing. I’m sorry Tony and I were unable to attend her service. We were out of town but our hearts and prayers were with you and the family. I’m sure her service was fitting for the precious Christian lady she was. You are all in our prayers. Tony and Wanda Bossolono
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Miss you so much Mama….my heart is so sad but it also rejoices knowing that you are with Our Lord and Savior this morning.. Your Daughter Sheila
She is so happy right now sug. I can picture her and Uncle Cecil playing in Heaven’s band. Mom’s on the guitar and Uncle Cecil on the banjo…
Thank you so much Gale. We will miss her dearly as we do Uncle Clarice. If there is anything we can do for your family please let me know..
thank you so much Linda, so good to hear from you!
Thank you so much Wanda & Tony, Pastor Whitley did a wonderful job in partraying the life she lived and her ministry to children…
I know the pain that death can bring to the heart, it feels almost more then we can bear. It is at a time of grief that we have to lend on our faith. Jehovah helps us with our pain throu his word in the Bible. He tells us that he will put a end to sickness, & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) Jesus said I am the resurrection & the life. (John 1125) It’s a wonderful feeling to know that we will be able to see our loved ones again.
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I miss you sooooo much! My dreams calm my soul that your presence is with our lord now. I love you Mema3
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