J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Manion, Joseph M. & Annelle B.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Joseph Marshall Manion, age 76, of Chester, VA, died suddenly on Friday, February 1, 2008, in Richmond, VA. His beloved wife of 52 years, Annelle “Ann” Boyd Manion, age 71, died February 5, 2008, in Petersburg, VA, after a long battle with cancer. The Manions were long time residents of Chester, VA. Joe, the son of the late Marshall J. and Esther Gooden Manion was born in New York, NY. He was a 1967 graduate of Georgia Tech and was currently employed by the Commonwealth of Virginia with the National Guard. Joe was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, the American Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia society of Public Accountants. Ann, the daughter of the late Buford L. And Opal Houseworth Boyd was born in Whitesburg, GA. She attended Massey Business College in Atlanta, GA and for many years was employed as a dental assistant at various private practices, Ft. Lee, and McGuire Veterans Medical Center. She was also the Proprietor of the Merle Norman Cosmetics Shop in Colonial Heights, VA. The Manions were preceded in death by an infant son. They are survived by a son Edward J. Manion and his wife Joyce of Henrico; his brother, Charles E. Manion and his wife Terry of Salisbury, MD; his sisters Eileen E. Fulton of Reston, VA and Anne M. Manion of Milwaukee, WI; her brother, Lawson Boyd and his wife Nadine of Hoganville, GA; her sisters, Lois Carlon Rooks of Carrollton, GA, and Otha Gladfelter of Newnan, GA and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Manion will follow there on Friday, February 8, at 2 p.m., with interment in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Dear Edward J. Manion and Family,

I wanted to express my deepest sympathy on the deaths of your parents. I can only imagine the sadness you feel! Although I didn't know your father, I knew your mother because I shop at her Merle Norman Cosmetics Shop.

I have been a customer of Ann's for about four years. I use a wheelchair to get around in public because I am physically handicapped. Ann always went out of her way to make me feel welcome and comfortable in her shop. She was always kind and cheerful. She always had time for a friendly chat.

Even cancer did not change her delightful demeanor. When I visited her shop in December, she did not hesitate to help me select Christmas gifts for my mom. Even though I could tell she was not feeling well at all, she spent considerable time helping me select just the right items. She smiled through her pain. She handled her battle with cancer with grace and dignity. She served as a model of courage for me over these last few years. I will miss her.

May it comfort you to know that your parents are together forever wrapped in God's loving arms.

Again, I am so sorry for your loss!

Sincerely,
Ms. Tracy Fryar

Posted by: Tracy Fryar at February 10, 2008 03:17 PM

I am so thankful to have had such wonderful neighbors. Joe would come out and talk to me when I was working in the yard. Ann would bring me things from her store to try out. Both of them are sweet and loving people and will be missed very much! I will remember Ann facing her adversity with a smile and strong faith, and Joe being such a loving and devoted husband during those difficult times. May you both be at peace in heaven; hand in hand; walking with our Lord. To the family: please know in time the pain will pass and may the good Lord hold you all close during this time.

Posted by: Lena "the photographer" at February 7, 2008 01:04 PM

Thank you Joe for all you taught me at work. I admired you very much and the support and love you gave to your wife Annelle. I know God let you both go together because you loved each other so much. I know you both are together and with God today and no more pain or suffering. May God be with your family and help them in this time of loss. I know our office will miss you tremendously with your humor.

Posted by: Carolyn Bishop at February 7, 2008 07:32 AM