Janita Hazel Manen, 92, of Sumner, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at her home.
Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 16th, at the Emberson Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Manen, the daughter of Burney A. Beard & Florence Bridwell Beard, was born June 10, 1928, in Ruston, LA.
She worked at the Walgreen’s warehouse in Houston and later was a group leader at the Eckerd’s warehouse until her retirement. Janita was a faithful member of the Emberson Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delven Manen, a son, Delton L. Manen, and a daughter, Carolyn Gail Thorndyke.
Survivors include three children; Janita Marilyn Mills & husband Ed of Sumner, Wanda Chamberlain & husband W. D. of Sumner, and Steven Manen & wife Pam of Montgomery, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren along with numerous nieces & nephews and a host of friends.
Casket bearers will be: James Crocker, Buren Winters, Ely Winters, Kevin Simons, Rick Johnson, and Wesley Holder. Honorary bearers will be: Austin Crocker, Rocky Rau, and Anthony Villarreal.
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