Wilma Waneta Manka

MINNEOLA - Wilma Waneta Wills Manka died Aug. 17, 2009. She was born June 19, 1909, in Kinsley, Kan.

Preceded in death by her husband, EllisManka , her parents, Dell and Beatrice Wing Wills, and brother, Waldo Wills. Survived by son, Carl (Marilyn) of Brentwood, Tenn.; grandchildren, Aaron (Margie) Manka , Kirsta (Bo) Oglesby, Jason Manka and Cara Manka ; and great-grandchildren, Kade, Alden, Anna and Miranda.

Mrs. Manka was born and raised in Kansas, where she taught school for 28 years. She was a member of Minneola United Methodist Church and the Civic Club.

The family would like to thank all of her friends for the many cards, notes and well wishes sent to Wilma on the celebration of her 100th birthday. She very much enjoyed reading each of them and was touched by your thoughtfulness.

Visitation Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Minnis Funeral Home in Minneola. Service on Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at Minneola United Methodist Church, with burial in Plains, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Minneola UMC or Youthville, Kansas. Minnis Funeral Home, Box 459, 123 S. Main, Minneola, (620) 885-4227.