Ms. Gladys Cornelius Manley, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at approximately 12:14 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born in Florence, Alabama on January 1, 1935   to the union of Joe Nick and Lillie Mae (McDaniel) Thompson, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Manley retired from Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in 1997 as a Home Health Aide.  She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She was a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers Board Ministry.  She enjoyed watching the Cavilers and Lakers Basketball and a true fan of LeBron James #23 – Point guard and listening to Good-morning Gospel.

During her marital union to Mr. Lindsey Manley, Sr., of Lima, Ohio, ten (10) children were born. She leaves to cherish her precious memory 4 sons; Lindsey Manley, Jr. (Jody) and Lynn Manley both of Lima.  Dewayne Manley (Faye) of Pataskala, OH and Eric Manley, Sr. (Gail) of Fairfield, OH.  6 daughters; Linda Manley-McCraney, Geraldine Manley, Ronese Manley, Carolyn Tisdale (Willie, Sr.)  all of Lima.  Sudan "Susie" Salaam of Savannah, GA and Peggy Manley of Upper Marlboro, MD.  45 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.  2 brothers; Richard Thompson (Cynthia) and Robert Thompson (Gloria) both of Lima . 1 sister-in-law Pat Thompson of Patterson, NJ. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A special niece at heart Judy M. Kelley of Decatur, GA

She was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Andrew Thompson, Joe Nick Thompson, Jr., Andy Thompson and James Thompson.  5 sisters; Mary Lou Kelley, Addie L. Noel, Ida K. Kirkman, Virgie Casey and Polly Stewart. A special daughter-in-law at heart Christina N. Moss.

Visitation/Wake will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.

Private Services for the family will be held on Friday, December 4, at 12:00 noon with Rev. Arnold Manley, officiating.

Interment:  Memorial Park Cemetery

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