Birgie Leona Whaley Manning

Birgie Leona Whaley Manning, age 95 of Sevierville, died Thursday, November 28, 2002 at Fort Sanders-Sevier Nursing Home. She was born in 1907 in Greenbriar, now part of the National Park, and was a member of the Big Greenbriar Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie E. Manning, son, Lee Roy Manning, daughter-in-law, May Dodgen Manning and her parents Eb and Cordia Whaley. Survivors: Sons and Daughters-in-law: Ernest Manning of Titusville, Florida Sam and Esther Manning of Pittman Center Lawrence and Nina Manning Jim and Joan Manning Daughter and Son-in-law: Mary and John Eakin all of Sevierville Daughter-in-law: Rebecca Manning of Gatlinburg 16 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great-Great Grandchildren Sister: Elmina Suttle of Knoxville Funeral service 7 PM Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. James Suttle and Elder Zenith Whaley officiating. Interment 2 PM Sunday in Pigeon Forge Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)