Mary Margaret Manley

Mary Manley, age 81 of Middletown, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1944, in Virden, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Jones) Nation.

A committed member of Community Haven Church, Mary gave generously of her time as a Sunday School teacher, offering guidance with patience and care. She found deep joy in being a mother and grandmother, cherishing the everyday moments that make a family strong. Mary also enjoyed following the Cincinnati Reds.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Belcher; great-granddaughter, Genevieve Belcher; and siblings, Velma “Peggy” Carrozza, Dick Nation, Harlan Nation and Cheryl Williams.

Mary is survived by her husband of 32 years, Greg Manley; daughter, Melissa (Richard) Brown; grandchildren, Kayla (Alex) Ebner, John Belcher, Kaitlyn (Scott) Schockman, Dakota Belcher, Linzie Belcher and Jacob Brown; siblings, Wally Nation, Rose Dalton, Frank (Pam) Nation, Gylia Hensler, Violet (Dan) Jordan and Carolyn Passwaters. The family would like to thank Hospice Care of Middletown for their outstanding care of Mary.

Visitation will be 11 AM- 12 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, OH 45044. A Funeral Service will follow at 12 PM with Pastor Jerry Back officiating. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery. Please visit www.breitenbach-anderson.com to leave online condolences for the family.