Kelly J. Manning

Kelly J. Manning, age 38, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born August 12, 1978 in Fort Worth, TX, Ms. Manning was a resident of the Bartow and Lakeland area since 1983. She was a sales manager for the Mattress Firm Company in Lakeland for several years. She was survived by three sisters: Teresa Howell (Layne), Gainesville; Tammy Dozois (Bob), of Nashua, NH; and Stacey Gager (Mike), Fort Worth, TX ;a dear friend: Jerry Schaller, Lakeland; her fur baby: Daphney and several beloved nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. There will be a gathering of friends Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main St, Bartow, a memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland at a later date. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Polk County at humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com