Billie Margaret Manning

Billie Margaret Manning, 74, of Lenexa, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Lakeview Village.

Billie was born April 4, 1938, to William and Margaret Bolton in Monett, Missouri. She graduated from Joplin Senior High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in biology with honors from Missouri Southern University and earned a Medical Technology certificate. Billie married Charles Manning, III on December 15, 1956.

Billie is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles; son Charles Manning, IV and wife Cynthia; daughter, Lisa Wiemeyer; two grandsons, Cole Manning and Ashton Gann; two granddaughters, Alyssa and Amanda; great granddaughter, Jayde Krout; and cousin, Willard Bolton and wife Joan.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, HC 61 Box 28, Ramah, New Mexico 87321.