The Excelsior Standard, June 28, 2023

Alizabeth Ann Manning, 29, Richmond At 2:10 a.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, Beth gave up her wheelchair and grew her wings to fly.

She was born Sept. 24, 1993, with spina bifida and was only expected to live two hours. But in true warrior fashion, she proved all the doctors wrong. She never let her physical disability hold her back and gave a smile to everyone she met.

She had a heart of gold and was always looking out for others. Even in the last few weeks of her life, she was asking about donating her organs because she wanted to help others.

The only thing she could not share were her country music “boyfriends.” She loved country music more than anything else, and her Cole Swindell/Trace Adkins autographs were her prized possessions.

She loved her family and friends, playing triominos and Uno, and looking up recipes on Pinterest. She was the best candy shaker in town and beat everyone in Wii bowling. Her laugh was infectious and her love was boundless.

She will be dearly missed by her mom, Bobbi Sawyers, Bryan Strader; sisters, Amanda (Jonathan) Robinson and Shayna (Bailey) Busse; brother, Chris (Paige) Herndon, Bobbie Strader; uncle, Brad (Val) Herndon; uncle, Jack (Kim) Herndon; aunt, Sandy and Troy; grandpa, Jim Collins; and niece, Davina Herndon.

She was met in heaven by her granny, Susan Collins; grandpa, Jack Herndon; a niece; and a cousin.

A visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Friday, June 30, followed by a memorial service at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Richmond, 9502 Leathers Road.

Arrangements entrusted to Hidden Valley Funeral Home, Richmond.