Dora Elizabeth Manley 86, of Kansas City, formally of the Richmond area, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Kansas City.

Dora Elizabeth was born on March 10, 1935, in Richmond the daughter of John Willis and Viola Mae (Neet) Danner. She was united in marriage Melvin Eugene Manley of Richmond on October 16, 1951; he preceded her in death on November 19, 2020.

Survivors include: daughter, Teresa (Brian) Happy; son, Gary (Diane) Manley daughter, Tina (Travis) Erisman; 11 grandchildren: Chris (Roxy) Happy, Darren Happy, Vinny (Eva) Sarcione, Mackenzie, Sarcione, Melissa (Dustin) Eckert, Jaidyn Manley, Maci (J.P.) Fisher, Allex (Ashley) Fisher, Brandan (Amber) Fisher, Raelynn (Caden) Atoe and Jacoby Erisman; 11 great grandchildren: Hayden, Evie, Georgan, Oli, Dominick, Elexus, Ava, Vinny, Elieth, Weston and Lorenzo; two brothers, Paul (Irma Fae) Danner, Gilbert (Rosie) Danner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Danner and sister, Pearl Ann Sinkhorn.

Dora grew up in the area of her birth and has lived in Richmond, Lexington, and Lawson. She was a housewife and homemaker; she had also worked outside of the home as a school cook in Lawson. She loved cooking and spent most of her time in the kitchen. She was a great cook especially when it came to fried chicken and chicken and noodles. She was all about her grandchildren, she was the best Nanny ever. She never missed any of the grandkid’s activities and always kept them entertained by playing games with them. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.

The family suggest memorial contributions in memory of Dora be made to Wayside Waifs. Memorials can either be dropped by or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home 507 East Main St. – P.O. Box 190 Richmond, MO 640805.

Visitation and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. with services to follow at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Dora with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.