Rose Marie Manning

Rose Marie Manning, 85, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Harmony of Chantilly in Herndon, Virginia.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Sammy Campbell officiating.  Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Manning was born on February 9, 1937 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Nurnie Millar Glasgow.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerald Allen Manning; son, Dean Manning and sister, Mary Emad.

Rose, a 1955 graduate of Winchester (Indiana) High School, was crowned Junior Miss Indiana in 1954 coming on the heels of her designation as Miss Tomato Festival that same year.  She was a majorette with the marching band and named Homecoming Queen in the fall of her senior year.  Rose married her high school sweetheart and captain of the football team, Jerald.  Their marriage spanned nearly 55 years and produced 8 children, 15 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.  She had a love for animals, enjoyed sewing, painting, and had a strong Interest in medical literature, real estate and application of passive solar energy.
Rose was an inspiration to her children and took an active role in promoting their education with each graduating from colleges including VCU, UVA, Virginia Tech, and William & Mary.
Rose was also a wonderful cook who never let a single day go by without preparing a home cooked meal for her family yet always had an extra place at the dinner table for the friends of her children. She was well known for baking especially her pies.

Survivors include her four sons, Doug Manning (Suzanne) of Centreville, Virginia, David Manning (Lisa) of Purcellville, Virginia, Dale Manning (Vera) of Alexandria, Virginia and Drew Manning (Stephanie) of Leesburg, Virginia; three daughters, Debbie Gimpelson of Mankin Sabot, Virginia, Dawn Long (Robert) of Inwood, West Virginia and Donna Sieg (Robert) of Roanoke, Virginia; two sisters, Carole Wittman of Plainfield, Illinois and Christine Curry of Juliet, Illinois; six brothers, Vince Glasgow of Shorewood, Illinois, Dave Glasgow of Juliet, Illinois, Anthony Laker of Plainfield, Illinois, Arthur Laker of Plainfield, Illinois, John Laker of Crawfordsville, Indiana and James Laker of Loveland, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren, Joe Grant, Lissy Hamilton, John Manning, Ben Manning, Sam Manning, Madaleine Manning, Trinity Manning, Jamie Long, Justin Long, Rae Gravely (Cody), Chance Hall (Carrie), Bryce Hall , Clara Manning, Owen Manning and Vivian Manning; three great grandchildren, Willow Barnette, Isobel Hamilton and Blake Hall and close lifelong friends, Jackie and Elijah Kahle.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

  12 comments for “Rose Marie Manning

  1. Carole Gabay
    November 9, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    What a fabulous woman! So glad that I got to meet her several years ago. Eddie and I send our deepest sympathy to Drew and the family.

    • Drew Manning
      November 11, 2022 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you Aunt Carole. Love you.

  2. Louise
    November 10, 2022 at 12:42 am

    My deepest sympathies and prayers for Rose’s family. She was a sweet lady. R.I.P. Rose

    • Dale
      November 13, 2022 at 11:29 pm

      Thank you Louise. I remember the walks you took together back in the day. Thanks for that friendship and your kind words.

  3. November 11, 2022 at 2:15 am

    Rosie and I were like sisters. We went to high school together and she lived with my mom and sister and me for several years. Have such great memories of fun we had along the way I loved her very much. She will be missed

  4. Angie Jennings Gum/ Judy Jennings
    November 11, 2022 at 2:52 am

    So sorry to hear about your mom. Your mom and dad were always so kind to me and included me many times in the family activities when we were kids. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

    • DONNA
      December 11, 2022 at 3:22 am

      Thank you so much Angie. We loved having you and your family as neighbors and friends. We had so many wonderful times together as kids. Truly blessed. Thank you for your kind words.
      Donna

  5. Scott Kahle
    November 11, 2022 at 6:06 am

    I remember Rosie very well. She was like a sister to my mother, Jackie Kahle. We would visit Rosie and her family in Falls Church, VA, and years later in Front Royal. I wish her and her family peace and fond memories.

  6. Stephen J. Guardipee
    November 11, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    Rose was a wonderful woman, wife, and mother. I was fortunate to get to know her and Jerry and my life was truly blessed by both of them.

    • Donna
      December 11, 2022 at 3:33 am

      Thank you, Stephen for the kind words about our parents. I know they thought a lot of you and were happy to have you in our lives. They especially enjoyed time with you and Stephen on the boat and staying with us at the garage(boat house)-many fond memories .

  7. Ron & Jenny Fernsler
    November 28, 2022 at 7:06 pm

    Dear Manning,

    So sorry for your loss.

    We are sending a memorial gift to the Humane Society as per your request.

    Ron & Jenny Fernsler

  8. July 19, 2024 at 4:54 am

    I had the honor of attending Mrs. Manning’s funeral service held at Maddox Funeral Home. Burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery was a fitting conclusion to a touching ceremony, honoring her memory with respect and reverence.

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