Mary Manning

Mary Emma Manning, 85, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas was born in Caruthersville, Missouri to Bert and Essie Mae Merideth. She is survived by one daughter, Karen Elaine Crue, and a grandson, Justin Alexander Crue. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Leisa Strait.

Mary had her two children before starting college in 1968 to get her BSE, majoring in special education. She taught at a few elementary schools in the area working with special education students in Weiner, Arkansas and gifted and talented students in Nettleton, Arkansas.

After retiring to Cherokee Village, Mary was active with the United Methodist Women and was chairperson of the one of the church’s flea markets several years ago. Mary enjoyed gardening, fishing, and golfing. She was an avid bird watcher and joined the local chapter of the Audubon Society. 

A memorial service will be Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, 21 Otter Drive, Cherokee Village, AR 72529.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.