Mary Ellen Mansker-Handley was born on Tuesday, January 4th, 2016 and passed away on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016. She was 78 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Thelma Dodson, her first husband Gene Kennedy, her husband of 33 years, Joe Mansker, a daughter Pam Tilden, her brother, David Dodson and a grandson Charles Allan Mansker as well as her two shih-Tzu dog babies, Cory and Cody.
She is survived by her husband of 2 years, Don Handley, her sons, Kenny and Johnny Kennedy, 5 step-sons, Billy and Earl Mansker, Jayme Handley & partner Jon Donnigan, Doug Handley and wife Rosalynn, Steven Handley and wife Cheryl, 2 Step-daughters Debbie Duncan and husband Robin, and Connie Peryer. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandi Basinger and husband Lee, Darran Tilden, Crystal Peryer, Cierra Peryer, Michael Mansker, Melissa Granger, Jessica Mansker, Jason Mansker, Carri Eisenhauer, Tammi Creason, Mark Wells, Stacia Anderson and Emma Handley and 15 Great Grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Mary loved spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 20th, 2016 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Rev. Charles Horton officiating. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO.