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Iris Manley Obituary

Iris J Manley (James) age 91, passed away November 25,2025 in Hospicare at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born in Camber County Kentucky and was the oldest of 6 children.

Iris enlisted in Women's Army Corps (WAC) as a private in the United States Army,and resided in Okinawa, Japan during the Korean war. She is predeceased by her husband United States Army Master Sergeant Richard Manley , and her daughter Elizabeth Anne Murray.

Iris is survived by her sister Betty Crabbe and brother Steven James , and her children Linda Sue Petsch , Robert Manley,Sr , and Mary Peck . She has 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Iris was a dedicated patriot, supported many military and civilian charities, and volunteered for community service for 40+ years in her Gulfport, Florida hometown throughout her lifetime.

Her memorial service will be held on Friday, January 16th 2026 10:00am at Florida Mortuary Funeral Home 2200 31st St S St. Petersburg, Florida. She will be interred at Royal Palm Cemetery 101 55th St. S following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to any Disabled Veterans organization, Casa of St. Petersburg, or Suncoast Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gabber from Dec. 18, 2025 to Jan. 16, 2026.

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