Cora Lee Manning

Cora Lee Manning passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 with her family by her side. She was 77 years old. Cora Lee was born on October 5, 1932 in Glorietta, New Mexico to the late Benjamin H. and Bula A. (Alexander) Lusk. She met her soul mate, Wayne Manning, and they were married on June 4, 1949 in Belen, New Mexico. This past year they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary together. They have 7 children. Cora was a wonderful sister; wife; mother; grandmother and friend. For many years, she was well-known for the hundreds of wonderful and delicious apple pies she made from scratch. One of Cora's own passions was that of being actively involved with the 4-H program, not only to support her own children, but, to help other children as well. She enjoyed being involved with, and helping, every child. Whether it was in the yard, fishing for trout, sewing, baking or just spreading love around, Cora was an angel, and will forever remain in our hearts. She is survived by: her husband, Wayne Manning; children: Linda, Adrain, Nancy, Darwin, Susan, Laura, Dwayne; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Napoleone and is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Cora was preceded in death by: a brother, Louis Lusk; a sister, Patsy McAndrews; and by a great-grandson, Zackery Manning. A visitaion will be held from 12:00-1:30PM Friday, February 19, 2010 at Terrazo's Funeral Chapel with interment to immediately follow at 2:00PM in the Fort Bayard National Cemetery, Fort Bayard, New Mexico. Memorial contributions to the White Mountain Hospice Foundation, 1789 W. Commerce Drive, Lakeside, Arizona 85929 have been suggested by her family.