Stacy Lynn Manning

STACY LYNN MANNING, age 55, of Faribault, formerly of Owatonna, passed away peacefully Friday, December 20, 2024 at The Emeralds at Faribault.

Born on April 14th, 1969, in Waseca, MN. to Gilbert and Vivian (Johnson) Manning, she graduated with the Class of 1988 at Waseca Senior High School. Throughout her life, Stacy faced challenges related to mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Despite these struggles, she approached each day with remarkable resilience and a positive spirit.

Unashamedly, Stacy often shared that she never found Mr. Right, and as a result, never married. Instead, she filled her life with love and support from her friends in Owatonna, where she lived until the last year of her life.

Stacy had a deep faith in Jesus and cherished her community at Grace Baptist Church. She loved playing bingo with her friends at Sage and had pride in her job at Jobs Plus, always approaching her work with dedication and joy. She was a proud participant in bowling in the Special Olympics, showcasing her enthusiasm and team spirit.

She is survived by her siblings, Robin (Scott) Chumbley of Farmington MN; Andy (Debra) Manning, of North Mankato, MN; many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents.

The family will host a Celebration of Life service on January 11th, 2025 at Grace Baptist Church, 265 26th St NE, Owatonna MN. Pre-service gathering at 9:30am, service at 10am with luncheon to follow. The family kindly invites contributions in memory of Stacy to SpecialOlympicsMinnesota.org or
Jobs Plus, Inc. 200 16th Ave SE, Waseca, MN 56093.