Sally A. Manes

Sally A. Manes, 87, of Huntington, passed away peacefully at 7:40 am Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN. Sally was born on March 1, 1936, in Huntington, IN, the daughter of the late Ralph “Bill” Hosler and Lucille (Gentry) Hosler. After her parents passed away, Sally was blessed to be raised by her Great Aunt Edna and Great Uncle Glenn Jordan. She graduated from Huntington High School with the class of 1954 and later continued her education at Huntington College where she received a bachelor’s degree in education. Years later she earned a master’s degree in education from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Sally married the love of her life Kenneth W. Manes on December 10, 1955, in Huntington. They shared 53 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March 24, 2009. Sally worked for Indiana Bell Telephone Company before starting her career in teaching. While employed through Huntington County School Corporation for many years, she taught at Northwest, Central, and Andrews elementaries. After retirement she volunteered at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Sally was a faithful member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Huntington. She also was a member of Psi lota Xi sorority, Book Club, LaFontaine Arts Council, Huntington Women’s Club, Retired Teachers Club and served on the board for FOL. Sally, more than anything, wanted to make a difference in the world and that is why she became a teacher. Sally wanted to inspire young people while teaching from her heart. Although teaching was her passion and a large part of her life, she also felt it was very important to give back to the community. Her outgoing personality and encouragement to others made her a vital part of Huntington County. Sally was an avid reader and a little bit of a social butterfly. She loved visiting the beaches in North Carolina with her husband and having a glass of wine with friends. Sally was a wonderful mother, devoted wife, and a great protective big sister to her brother Scott. She adored her grandchildren and always loved spending time with them. Sally is survived by her loving family, Son, Tony S. Manes of Littleton, CO; Daughter, Julie A. Crain of Huntington, IN; Brother, Scott (Madonna) Hosler of Huntington, IN; Five Grandchildren, Cassandra, Michael (Sarah), JD (Hannah), Megan (Nathaniel), Colleen (Adam); and Four Great Grandchildren, Ethan, Maddy, Parker, Chloe. She is preceded in death by her Father, Ralph “Bill” Hosler, Mother, Lucille Hosler, Great Aunt, Edna Jordan, Great Uncle, Glenn Jordan, Husband, Kenneth Wayne Manes, Granddaughter, Emma Kocher and Son-in-law, Charles “Charlie” Crain. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Father Tony Steinacker officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Hope Cemetery Huntington, IN. Preferred memorials can be made to the Cancer Services of Huntington or Boy's and Girl's Club of Huntington County, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Sally A. Manes.

Sally A. Manes

March 1, 1936 - January 27, 2024