Phyllis Ann Manning

Phyllis Ann Manning obituary, Warsaw, IN

Phyllis Ann Manning

Phyllis Manning Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Phyllis Manning Obituary Phyllis A. Manning, formerly a lifetime resident of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in the loving care of Peabody Retirement Community, in North Manchester, Indiana at the age of 96.
She was born on December 7, 1928, in Warsaw, Indiana to Frieda Lucille (Zimmer) Silveus and Clifford Ralph Silveus. Phyllis graduated from high school in 1947 in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
At the young age of 19, Phyllis knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with a young man by the name of David Collin Manning. On April 28, 1948, she married the love of her life and soulmate, and they were blessed with 77 years of marriage together before David passed away on July 31, 2024.
Phyllis enjoyed worshipping alongside her church family as a member of the former Walnut Creek United Methodist Church in Warsaw.
Phyllis will forever be remembered for being a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be lovingly remembered by her two sons, Steve (Jerilyn) Manning (Claypool, IN); and Denny (Pat) Manning (Warsaw, IN). Also surviving are her beloved seven grandchildren, Jessi (Lauren Jackson) Manning, Megan Manning, Stacey (Jason) Fry, Katie (Loren) Hubbard, Mark (Katie) Manning, Jenny (Adamu) Izang, and Laura (Ben) Laborde; and 16 great-grandchildren, Bennett, Elliott, Clark, Graham, Ruthie, Bekah, Josiah, Zachariah, Anap, Ayisa, Luka, Ikozi, Auta, Chloe, Colt, and Juliet. She was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Manning, and her granddaughter, Stephanie.
Phyllis' life will be celebrated with a service at 12:00 noon on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Brian Smith. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10:00 – 12:00 noon. A private family graveside service will take place at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home's website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
Services
Visitation
Monday
June 9, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home
225 Argonne Road
Warsaw, IN 46580
Funeral Service
Monday
June 9, 2025
12:00 PM
Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home
225 Argonne Road
Warsaw, IN 46580
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