Loretta Ann Manis, 89, of Elkville, passed away at 8:29 P.M., Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Marshall Browning Hospital.
She had worked as a homemaker.  Loretta and her husband owned Jim's Tire and Parts in Elkville, the Du Quoin Skating Rink, and Mobil Gas Station.  She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal's Fan and loved watching WWE Wrestling and bowling.  She was a member of the Elkville Christian Church.
Loretta was born September 28, 1933 in Inkster, Michigan, the daughter of Otis Levi and Agnes (King) Davis.
She married James M. Manis in New Orleans, LA and he preceded her in death on January 4, 2006.
Loretta is survived by two children - Randy Manis and wife Patty of Elkville, and Jane Cobin and husband Jason of Elkville, five step children - Jim Manis and wife Mary of Cambria, IL, Ray Manis and significant other Nancy Benton of Marion, Ron Manis and significant other Sherry of Murphysboro, Bill Manis and wife Carol of Murphysboro, and John Manis of Herrin, five grandchildren - Casey Manis of Marion, Jessica Hart of Chicago, Sara Augenstein and husband Derrik of Greenville, Kynleigh Manis of Elkville, and Jacob Cobin of Elkville, five great grandchildren - James Manis, Hunter Manis, Jordyn Sierens, Zoey Deaton, and Ada Augenstein, numerous step grandchildren  and step great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, seven sisters - Alice Hoops, Madelyn Miller, Wanda Morgan, Margie Kelley, Mary Engel, Lucille "Lou" McGee, and Mildred Mayo, one brother - George "Bud" Davis, special niece - Alice Morgan, step daughter - Judy Lasswell, step son - Robert "Bob" Manis, and one son in infancy.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 A.M., Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville with Rev. Gary Pruitt officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Elkville Christian Church, Dowell Baptist Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
A special thank you to the nursing staff at Marshall Browning Hospital for taking such special care of our mom.