Doris Manning

Doris Jane Manning (Schwartz), 73, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 at her home in Mt. Vernon, IN. She lived a full life as a loving, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

She was a graduate of Bosse High School & Lockyear Business College. Her professional accomplishments included her years of employment at Historic New Harmony Inc. where she worked as an executive secretary to the director with the mission to preserve the treasures of the area. After her time in New Harmony she became the executive secretary at GAF in Mt Vernon. She also loved her work for the City of the Mt. Vernon in the Treasurer’s Office. Music held a special place in her heart, & so as a member of the First United Methodist Church, she was an active member of the Chancel choir for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Raymond Schwartz, and her infant son who died at birth.

Doris leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Charles Milton Manning; her brother, John Craig Schwartz (Shirley) of Sarasota, FL; her daughters, Robin Sanabria (Tony) and Miriam Hammond (David); and 4 grandchildren, Aaron and Sarah Hammond and Virginia and Andrew Sanabria; 2 great-grandchildren, Ona and Gabriel Hammond.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday November 4, 2013 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. 4th St., Mt. Vernon, and also one hour prior to funeral services on Tuesday at the church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Mt. Vernon First United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Haywood officiating. Burial will follow at Old Beech Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon, IN.