Lawanda Joyce Manning Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lawanda Joyce Manning (Eugene, Oregon), born in Kansas City, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 66, on June 11, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lawanda Joyce Manning to show support.

She was predeceased by: her sister Helen L. Ross Allen; her stepson Jermaine Carter Manning; her nephews, Shaun L. Ross and Cliffton Aaron; and her brother-in-law Larry Garry.

She is survived by: her husband Senator James Ivory Manning Jr. of Eugene, OR.; her sons, Damon Allen Ross Sr. of Kansas City, MO and Jerale Ivory Manning of Eugene; her stepsons, James Ivory Boyd (Brenda) of Austin, TX, Wendell and Brandon Marshall Boyd (Mary) of St. Louis, MO.; her siblings, Al Ross (Pat) of Chicago, IL, Arthur Ross Jr. (Marquita) of Kansas City, MO, Darryl Ross (Lee) of Kansas City, MO, Gary A. Ross (Shelley) of Kansas City, MO., Diana Randall (Joe) of Maureo, LA, Glenda E Garry of Kansas City, MO and Karen E Ross White (Robbie) of Kansas City, MO.; her siblings-in-law, Joyce Marie Epps, Patricia Manning, Gwendolyn Manning (Victor), Wendy Marie Simpson (Brian) and Lonnell Manning; and her siblings, Minister Dorsey Golston Jr. and Queen Golston. She is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

She believed in Community Service and was involved in the Non-Profit Oregon Black Education Foundation providing scholarships to underserved students which she is a co-founder.