Manning, Mabel Wimmer

Mabel Wimmer (Nubbin) Manning, 91, of Copper Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis W. Manning. Mabel was a dedicated member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She was very active member in the choir, Ladies Aid, and many other church activities. She was employed with the Bent Mountain Green House for about 10 years before retiring to take care of her husband who had Parkinson Disease. She is survived by her son and wife, James Lee (Jimmie) and Beverly Manning; brother and wife, Carl and Claudine Wimmer, of Copper Hill, Va.; a sister and husband, Rheba (Toots) and Warren Richard, of Springfield, Va.; three grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Julie Manning, of Lynchburg, Va., Paula Tompkins, of Roanoke , Va., and Michelle and Chris Woods, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Skyline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Floyd, Va., relatives and friends who cared for her and supported her during her long illness. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 8838 Floyd Hwy. N., Copper Hill, VA 24079. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend Marty Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Friday, February, 1, 2013, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. (540) 745-2007. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www. gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com