Obituaries
Reta May Manning, 95 of Independence, MO formerly of the
Pittsburg/Frontenac area died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday February 16, 2010
at the Independence Manor Care Center, Independence, MO.

She was born February 21, 1914 in Polk County, MO the daughter of
Evert and Edna (Sheridan) Line.  She lived in the Pittsburg/Frontenac
area from 1947 until 1990 moving to the Independence, MO area.  As a
young child she attended many different elementary schools.

Reta married Jack Manning on October 16, 1932 in Diamond, MO; he
preceded her in death on August 22, 1987.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include 2 daughters Christena Tunis and husband Frank of
Independence, MO, Leuvena Buche and husband George of Derby, KS;
5 Grandchildren-Richard, Randall and Roger Buche, Rhonda McNelly
and Rozanna Carter; 7 Great-grandchildren; 8 Step-great-grandchildren
and 4 Great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, 2 brothers -Monford and Elbert Line and a sister
Leone Johnston.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday February 20, 2010 at the
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg.  Burial will follow in the Garden of
Memories Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until
service time on Saturday.  Condolences can be sent to
www.bathnaylor.com  Arrangements are under the direction of the
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS.
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