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Irma Manning Obituary
Born in New Orleans, she received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from LSU and was first employed by the Texas Company in Port Arthur, Texas where she met her future husband. They soon moved to Sulphur. She taught for a number of years in the Special Education program of Calcasieu Parish Schools. Later, she was employed by McNeese State University as a chemistry lab instructor until her retirement. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and loved nothing more than spending time with her beloved family.
Survivors include her three children, Dr. Dean L. Manning and wife, Pamela of Sulphur, Bonnie K. Brugh and husband, Jim of Baton Rouge, and David L. Manning and wife, Jackie of Denham Springs; five grandchildren, Dean J. Manning, Dr. Bryan A. Manning, Dr. Jessica L. Babineaux, Angela Manning-Istre, and Brandon J. Babineaux; nine great-grandchildren, Stone, Henry, Hannah, Ella, and Luke Manning, Kieren Cockerham, Collin Turnipseed, and Ariel and Rayna Istre. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Herbert and Irma Lindee Ahrens; two brothers, Robert and Bruce Ahrens; a granddaughter, Diana Manning; and her beloved husband of 60 years, Dean Royal Manning.
A private service will be held at Green Oaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge.
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Susan LaFargue Kyle
November 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss Bonnie, and to all the family. What do I remember about your mother? Well, since Bonnie and I were friends, I was able to go with her at recess sometimes and visit her mother and that was a special thing to do so I remember that.
She was one of the campfire mothers and she made the best hot chocolate ever and I adopted her recipe and think of her every time I make that hot chocolate. We surely were lucky to have wonderful parents.
November 24, 2011
Bonnie and the family,
One of my favorite of the mothers. She created some interesting projects for us little girls! Felt special when we got to go see her at recess. She was a beautiful woman. You were all blessed to have her as a mother or grandmother. I will be praying for peace with your loss. Susan LaFargue Kyle
November 22, 2011
Bonnie and Family,
Very sorry to learn of your loss. I will be praying that God will provide you with his peace always and especially during this difficult time.
Take Care, Karen and Steve Smith
Herbert de Launay
November 19, 2011
I new her from McNeese in the late 60s and early 70s. She was a delightful person. Herbert de Launay
November 17, 2011
I knew "DeeDee" when I first started teaching at McNeese in 1976. She was a great help and so very helpful. Great friend.
Dr. Stearns Rogers (Lake Charles,LA)
Stacy Manning Eastwood
November 17, 2011
So sorry to hear of Aunt Dee's passing. She was a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed.
Celeste Ellender
November 17, 2011
Bonnie, so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
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