Bernadine Dorothy Manning
1926 - 2020
Bernadine Dorothy Manning, 94, died on
December 6, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May
20, 1926, the daughter of William Penn and Bridgett Brown.
On August 1, 1960, Bernadine married
Norman Manning; he preceded her in death in 2010.
When Bernadine was young she was an
amateur actress and model.
Bernadine attended Wichita State
University, receiving her bachelor's degree in English and Education
in 1972.
She was very active with the Sedgwick
County American Legion, and in the 1980's she started the flying of
the flags on veterans' graves on Memorial Day. It started with just a
few flags, but has now grown to hundreds.
Bernadine enjoyed playing cards with
her friends, dancing, gardening, reading and cooking. She was also
fond of traveling and loved the ocean and lighthouses.
Bernadine is survived by her daughter,
Tina (Steve) Schaefer; son, David (Theresa Montgomery) Ragan; step
sons, Norman Jr. (Kathy) Manning and David (Terrie) Manning; step
daughter, Donna (Ken) Eshelman; 11 grandchildren; and 9
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Norman Manning Sr.; son, Neal Stephen Ragan; and
one brother, Penn Brown.
Due to COVID restrictions a private
family graveside will take place.
