Sunday, January 16, 2011

Mary Elizabeth (Roam) Maness 1912-2004

The following was shared by Michael Roam and was originally published in Pulaski County Democrat, Feb. 6, 2004.

Mary Elizabeth Maness, daughter of Alpha and Edith Lundstrom Roam, was born Sept. 21, 1912 in Swedeborg, and departed this life Jan. 25, 2004 in Springfield at the age of 91.
On Nov. 5, 1938 she was united in marriage with Leo S. Maness. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1982.
At the time of her death, she was a member of the Baptist Church.
Mary enjoyed quilting, taking care of her many plants and flowers, especially her roses, writing letters to all her family and friends, and listening to gospel music.
She is survived by two brothers, Glen Roam of Visalia, Calif., and Mac Roam of Woodlake, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Manes of Nixa and Hulda McMillan of Coos Bay, Ore.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mary was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Virda Fritts and Rachel Roam; and three brothers, William Guy, William Luther, and Paul Eugene Roam.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at Colonial Chapel, Richland, with Rev. Myron Fesler officiating. Escorts were Charles Webster, Jimmie Pentecost, John A. Manes, Kenny McDaniel, Richard Pentecost, David Manes and Brian Miller. Honorary Escorts were Eli Sullivan, Chase Sullivan and Corey Dale McDaniel.

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