Rose Marie Manney

Rose Marie "Ree" Manney, age 80, departed from her earthly body to go home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2016 around 10:10 p.m. in her home. Ree was born on August 27, 1936 in Brickeys, AR to Hezekiah and Lauretta Joshua. She attended Tongin grammar school in Tongin, AR and Moton High School in Marianna, AR. At an early age, she professed faith in Jesus Christ, was baptized in Mosey Lake, and attended Haven Chapel Methodist Church with her mother until she moved away. She arrived in Chicago in 1953 and worked in hospitality and retail. She married Roosevelt Manney in 1960 and raised three children together. Twenty years later, she divorced her husband and grew in self-sufficiency. In the 1990s, she retired from her manufacturing position at Appleton Electric Company. Following retirement, she fostered four children, Josephine, Jesus, Komora and Kameka, who she loved and cared for as her very own. Ree was a "tell you as I see it" type of personality; for example, if you were fat, you could always count on her to let you know. Nevertheless, mom was warm, loving, kind, generous and forgiving. Throughout her life, she helped many people in various ways and she expected nothing in return. If you were hungry, she fed you; if you were homeless, she sheltered you; and if you were sick, she nurtured you. Mom was truly blessed by God all the way to the end of her life, and I know without a doubt that she spent her last 3 years in the presence of the Lord. Mom truly lived and died a victorious life as she trusted in Jesus Christ with all her heart and soul. Ree is survived by her children: Edward Hollins (Carolyn) of Harvey, IL, their 3 children: Denita, Kierra (Don), and Edward Jr.; Patricia Joshua-Whaley, (Dane) of Crete, IL, their 2 children: Tony and Michael (Quianna) ; Rose Gayden of Richton Park, IL, her children: Mario (Errin) and Chuckita; 19 great grandkids and 2 siblings: Roydell and Hezekiah. Preceded in death by her oldest daughter Roydell McCoster who is survived by her children: Joshua and Marqwetta. Preceded in death by her siblings: Leo, Lullin, Enoch, Ozzie, Dorothy, Loyce, Joyce, Alfred. Friends may visit with Rose’s family on Thursday December 29, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Services Friday December 30, 2016 at Village Church, 14849 W 93rd Avenue, Dyer IN 46311. Wake at 9:30 a.m., funeral at 10:30. Repast at Village Church following burial. www.burnsfuneral.com

Rose Marie Manney

August 27, 1936 - December 24, 2016