Virginia L. Manning

July 1, 1926 – April 9, 2026

Virginia L. Manning, 99, of Burlington, Iowa, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at New London Specialty Care Center in New London, Iowa.

Born on July 1, 1926 in Glenwood, Missouri, she was the daughter of Everett and Samantha (Gates) Lasley.  On October 8, 1944 in Newton, Iowa, she married Lee O. Manning.  He preceded her in death on November 11, 2012.

Virginia was a graduate of Glenwood High School.  She was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ.  In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, embroidery and canning the produce from her husband's garden.  Virginia and Lee enjoyed square dancing and held offices in several square-dancing organizations.  Together they danced for over fifty years before Lee's passing in 2012.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her four children:  Richard (Janet) Manning of Ocoee, Florida, Susan (David) Swanson of Crystal River, Florida, Cathy Moser of Burlington, Iowa and Tom (Ella) Manning of Burlington, Iowa; ten grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lee and two sisters.

The funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026   at Lunning Chapel with Pastors David Yonker and Brooke Robbins officiating.  The visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lunning Chapel where the family will meet with friends.  Burial will be held in Glenwood Cemetery in Glenwood, Missouri.

A memorial has been established in her memory for First Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.