Mary Helen Mannis, 1937 - 2023

Mary Helen Day Mannis was born April 20, 1937, in Paragould, Arkansas to Paul Franklin Day and Willie Helen Day. She died on September 21, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. She married Henry Charles Mannis on March 12, 1956, in Gallup, New Mexico. They raised three daughters Marian Charlette Holloway, Leslie Lynn Tatum, and Shannon Elizabeth Mannis.

She was known for the joy she spread throughout her home in Heritage Oaks Nursing Facility.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Helen, and her brothers, Gene, Wayne, and Allen, and great-granddaughter Gazale Bush.

She is survived by her husband Charles; her oldest daughter Charlette, husband Rick and children Curtis, his wife Ashley, their children Karis, Jonah, and Samuel; Amy, her husband Don, and son Joey. Her middle daughter Leslie, husband Tim, and children Jordan, wife Lindsey, and son Micah; daughter Laurel, husband Jeff, daughter Everleigh; son Cass, wife Chelsea, and son Tayson. Her youngest daughter Shannon, her daughter Ashlyn, husband Chris, sons Bailor, Cash, Quest, and Amaeus.

A family service was held Sept. 22, at Hudman Funeral Home in Post.