Helen Ruth Mcmanus

Obituary: Helen Ruth McManus, 83 of Kannapolis passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at her residence with family at her side. Her death follows a year long struggle with cancer. Mrs. McManus was born on June 14, 1929 in Cherokee County, NC, a daughter of the late Willis Garrett and Evelyn Anderson Davis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sons, Richard and Steven McManus and a granddaughter, Courtney B. Graham. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Unity Baptist Church in Kannapolis with the Rev. Tommy Wensil officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, October 19, 2012 at Whitley's Funeral Home. Mrs. McManus was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed several hobbies including sewing, gardening, crocheting, and fishing. She loved her family and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Henry E. McManus; a daughter, Rhonda M. Little and husband Wayne of Kannapolis; grandchildren, Jessica E. McManus of Charlotte, Richard Seth McManus of Phoenix, AZ, Garrett E. McManus of Ft. Walton Beach, FL., Tyler Graham of Mooresville, and Kendra B. Little of Kannapolis; sisters, Mildred Nall of China Grove, and Lorene Gurley and husband Paul of Richfield, and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 6:00pm-8:00pm Friday October 19, 2012 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00pm Saturday October 20, 2012 Unity Baptist Church Kannapolis, North Carolina

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, North Carolina