She accepted Christ at an early age at Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church in Brownsville, Tennessee.
Dorothy received her formal education in Brownsville, Tennessee graduating from Carver High School in 1957. She later relocated to St. Louis, Missouri where she was employed in the medical profession working with elderly patients. It was in St. Louis that she met a young man, Willie Manning, Sr., who later became her husband. Willie and Dorothy were joined in marriage December 26, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. From that union, two children were born, Willie Manning, Jr. and Phyllis Marie Manning.
Dorothy became a military wife and traveled extensively during Willie's career in the military. Panama was an assignment that Dorothy loved. Willie's last active duty assignment brought the family to San Antonio, Texas, where they would later decide to retire and make San Antonio their home. It was in San Antonio that Dorothy worked in the jewelry department at Fort Sam Military Exchange that was a career that she dearly loved. During her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, reading and enjoying conversations with her family and friends. Dorothy was an active member of the Fort Sam Houston Main Post Chapel where she looked forward to Bible study fellowship.
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Dorothy departed this life peacefully. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Fannie Mae Martin; her brother Clinton Martin, Jr.; her sisters, Vestine Scruggs, Lois Bobo, Sallie Morton, and Amanda Carothers.
She is survived by a loving husband, Willie Manning, Sr.; her son, Willie Manning, Jr.; her daughter Phyllis Manning and her grandson Andre' Winston. Her brothers: Harold Martin, Milwaukee, WI; Aaron (Billie) Martin, Lexington, KY; Donald Martin, South Bend, IN; Tyrone (Melanie) Martin, Dallas, TX; Wayne Dion Martin, South Bend, IN; sisters: Teresa (Thomas) Phillips, South Bend, IN; Sheila (Anthony) Vardiman, San Antonio, TX; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com for the MANNING family.
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