Ethel J. McMannes

1936 - 2022

Ethel J. McMannes, 85, received her independence from her earthly bonds, July 4, 2022, at Riverside Village in Elkhart.

She was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Emmet and Azelea (Carmien) Armstrong.

Surviving are three children, Brenda Harter, Phyllis (Michael) Oliver and Bryan McMannes; four grandchildren, Aliesha Oliver, Dustin Oliver, Ethan Harter and Phillip Harter; and five great-grandchildren, Calyb, Elouise, Zacheria, Octavia and Theadosia.

Ethel worked many jobs throughout her life including, G.L. Perry Variety Store, Elkhart General Hospital, several nursing homes in the area, and was also a caretaker for the mentally challenged. She was a woman who was strong in her faith and that reflection showed in her everyday life. She was a member of Fellowship of Hope for six years, Garfield Height Church of the Nazarene for over 20 years, while there she was a missions trip program director, member of S.O.L.O. and taught Sunday school classes. Most recently she was a member of Jimtown Family Church of the Nazarene in Elkhart for over 10 years.

Ethel enjoyed reading, walking her dog, Lea, singing, attending social activities at Riverside Terrace, and adored children, especially babies. She will be remembered as a kind, giving individual with a wonderful sense of humor and a true heart of gold.

Per her wishes cremation will take place and a celebration of life service will be held Saturday, July 23, at 11:30 a.m. at Jimtown Family Church of the Nazarene, 56773 Shore Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516.

Inurnment will take place Saturday, July 30, at 10 a.m. at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens, 3575 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49684.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Northeastern Indiana District of the Nazarene Missions International, 1950 S. 350 E., Marion, IN 46953.

Walley-Mills Zimmerman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.