Dianne McManus

Dianne McManus obituary

Dianne McManus

Dianne McManus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burgess Funeral Home & Crematory - Lancaster on Nov. 28, 2025.

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LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Dianne Morris McManus, age 83, passed away November 27, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, SC. She was born Anita Dianne Morris on April 23, 1942, to Juanita Pettus and Sidney Fred Morris in Indian Land, SC. She was married to the love of her life, Harold Smith McManus, for 52 years until his death in 2015. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother throughout her life, and her memory will be cherished by her family. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Dianne is survived by her children, Kenneth Harold McManus (Renee), Kay McManus Dantzler (Michael White), and Kevin Michael McManus (Erin); her grandchildren, Rachel Dantzler Calabrese (Tom), Caroline Elise McManus, Katherine Rebecca Dantzler, Callie Grace Dunlap (David), Julia Claire Dantzler, Whitaker Smith McManus, and Eden Virginia McManus; her great-grandson, Wesley John Calabrese; and her brother, Fred Michael "Mickey" Morris (Lisa).

The Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Dianne will be 10:00 am Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum, officiated by Rev. Tim Espar.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Church Of the Good Shepherd, 1005 University Dr., Lancaster, SC 29720.

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