Karen Ruth Manning, age 82 of Malvern, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Malvern on November 1, 1938 to the late William Reynerson and Hazel Marie Rogers Reynerson.  Reared and educated in Malvern, she was a member of Francois Missionary Baptist Church.  She loved gardening and was an avid lover of fishing.

She is survived by the father of her children and the love of her life, Clayton Manning, Jr.; her five children, Vickie Manning, Brenda Overton, Ruth Manning, and Adam Manning, all of Malvern, and Pete Manning and his wife, Liz of Hot Springs; two brothers; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous loved ones and friends.

Graveside services will be held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2021, at Manning Cemetery with Dr. W. A. Dillard officiating, and under the direction of J. A. Funk Funeral Home.

Special thanks from the family goes to Melissa Mehalic, RN, and Hospice Homecare, for the compassionate care which was given to Karen.