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  • Visitation

    Friday, September 23, 2022

    4:00 to 7:00 pm and

    Saturday, September 24, 2022

    9:00 to 10:00 am

    Highland Hope UMC, Highland, IL

  • Service

    Saturday, September 24, 2022

    10:00 am

    Highland Hope UMC, Highland, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Nancy A. Manor, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away, Friday, September 9, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

    She was born October 16, 1938, to Orin Thomas and Twila Vivian (nee Wright) Fulkerson Sr., in Pontiac, MI. She married Don Manor on November 29, 1985 in Collinsville,IL.

    Nancy was a member of Highland Hope United Methodist Church, and founder of the “Older, Wiser, Lord Serving” Senior Ministry at Highland Hope, otherwise known as the “OWLS”. She was strong in her faith, sharing positive messages of inspiration wherever she went. She loved to serve the church.  You could often find her serving at events, singing in the choir, and facilitating bible studies.

    She and Don were the founders of Nosim Maasai (African) mission.  A mission dedicated to providing food and education to the Maasai tribe in Kenya.  Nancy used her strong faith and education background (having a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology with a Master’s degree in Counseling) to serve the people of Kenya.

    In recent years, Nancy had taken up scrapbooking and made several for her family members. She and Don were very fond of traveling; some of the places they went were Africa, Israel, Russia, Netherlands, and Asia. Their favorite place to go was Kenya, Africa where they went on many safaris and served the Massai tribe. Nancy was known to crack a joke anywhere at any time; loved to make those around her laugh. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events and had a love of singing which led her and Don to join a group of friends who did jam sessions on Sunday evenings.

    The "Belle of the Ball”, Nancy was known to dress well, with a love of accessories to match. Strong willed and stubborn, it was useless to argue with her as she would always win. She was a tough cookie, having gone through a lot in life, but always seemed to make the most of everything. Nancy was a family-oriented woman with a positive outlook on the world. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

    She was preceded in death by her father, Orin Fulkerson; mother, Twila McLaughlin; daughter, Neysia L. Manor; and brother, Orin Thomas Fulkerson Jr.

    Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Don Lyle Manor; children, Julie Ray (Charles) Steinbruegge, Thomas Wright (Tonja) Banning; stepchildren, Don Patrick Manor, Dwain Paul Manor, Danita Sue Manor, Darrell Scott (Kayla) Manor; grandchildren, Marc Louis (Katherine “Kat”) Steinbruegge, Zachary Thomas Banning, Karli Ann (Aman) Madan, Sarah Katherine (Mitchell Brown) Banning, Ruthie Ann Jillie Ray Manor, and Aidan Thomas Banning.

    Memorials may be made to Highland Hope UMC or the Family (African Missions) c/o of Don Manor

    Visitation: Friday, September 23, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9:00 to 10:00 am, at Highland Hope UMC, Highland, IL.

    Funeral Service: Saturday, September 24, 2022, 10:00 am, Highland Hope UMC, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Chuck Kurfman, Pastor

    Interment:  Private

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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8 Condolences
 
  1. Shirley Hug / September 13, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    The loss is great for all those fortunate enough to know her. She will be remembered for her bold jewelry, always matching.. she once said “I’ll not dress like an old woman!! and that she did not do.

    Her love of God was an ever glowing light. She touched many world wide.

  2. Martin purrengei / September 14, 2022 at 5:58 am

    I have lost a great mother, friend and helper she was dedicated to the african child maasai child to be preciese personaly am whom i am today because of NANCY NOSIM i will dearly miss you mama rest with the angles

  3. Suzanne & Willie / September 14, 2022 at 9:21 am

    What a UNIQUE, precious, FUN, FUN, FUN, “Jesus -loving” lady!!! She truly loved-well, and absolutely lit up a room!!! Nancy was a DELIGHT!!!! All who knew her will miss her. Although this world will not be the same without her. . . .Nancy left quite a LEGACY that will last forever. Love you, sweet sister/friend Nancy Manor!!!
    Willie & Suzanne Iberg

  4. Joshua Kiroket Oltetia / September 14, 2022 at 2:05 pm

    It is with deep sorrow that I learn today of the demise of grandmother Nosim;
    A granny to many, mother, mentor, smile keeper and a pillar to many who knew her. We have lost a great person and she will never be replaced in our hearts. I shall never forget your charitable works that has impacted me in person.
    I do register my deepest condolences and my heart and prayers goes to her family and friends.
    Fly with the angels grandma.
    Forever in our hearts.

  5. Kathy Dugas / September 15, 2022 at 12:39 am

    I met Nancy Manor in the 90’s in Houston, Texas at Bear Creek UMC. I’ve never met a more interesting and loving person than Nancy. She always had a fun-loving personality and a zest for life!

    We have such a good time showing a son of the African tribe around Houston one day. He was in the USA to go to school then return home to teach the tribes children. What an experience it was to show him all the things he had never seen before. Nancy had such a love for his tribe and loved helping them.

    I admired Nancy and her passion so much. She left a lasting impression on me that I will never forget. I know her family and friends feel the same way. She was a great example of what a good Christian person can do in life when they love God. I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven!

  6. Mary Ann Campbell / September 15, 2022 at 9:25 am

    Tom,

    I am truly sorry to hear of this great loss to you and your family. I bet she was a real fire-cracker and someone I would have loved to hang out with. Give each other a big hug, and hold fast to all the memories. I read somewhere recently that “Grief is the price of love”. I am sure she loved you all very much. Below is a poem that I have read many times when I have lost loved ones. I hope it brings you and your family comfort.

    Mary Ann Campbell

    Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

    Do not stand at my grave and weep,
    I am not there, I do not sleep.
    I am in a thousand winds that blow,
    I am the softly falling snow.
    I am the gentle showers of rain,
    I am the fields of ripening grain.
    I am in the morning hush,
    I am in the graceful rush
    Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
    I am the starshine of the night.
    I am in the flowers that bloom,
    I am in a quiet room.
    I am in the birds that sing,
    I am in each lovely thing.
    Do not stand at my grave bereft
    I am not there. I have not left.

    Mary Elizabeth Frye

  7. Barbara Goddard / September 15, 2022 at 11:10 am

    Darell and I went on two church mission trips with Don and Nancy. We have many special memories of our trips to Kenya, Africa and Siberia, Russia. Through them we met Ole Munke and had him in our home a couple of times. He was a wonderful man and preceded them in death a few years ago. I know there will be a Grand Reunion when Nancy and Ole see each other. Don and Nancy worked on getting water to the Maasai tribes and were well loved by the Maasai people. Nancy was a “character” and will be missed.

  8. Michele Ball/Mimimoo / September 19, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    Oh my, where do I start. It seems everyone has already written what I would say about my dear, dear friend.
    Nancy and I understood each other. Her wicked sense of humor was matched by my warped mind. On one occasion while sparks flew between us someone leaned over and asked me if Nancy liked me? I had to laugh. That was us going tit for tat as usual. We not only liked each other we loved each other. I spent some time with her the day before she passed. We were talking about her FUNeral. I said I’d be there she responded she hoped she would make it. I said well I guess I’ll see you in heaven then. She looked at me and with a straight face asked if I was sure I was going there! Oh Nancy, my ticket is punched and I will see you in heaven. God speed my dear, dear friend.

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