Betty J. Manis

Betty J. Manis, 70, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday October 20, 2015 at her residence. Betty was born December 8, 1944 to her loving late parents, Gale Ransom Manis and Martha Rosa Manis. She worked in several businesses in Kingsport and Nashville and enjoyed helping her many friends maintain their homes. Betty loved her entire family with all of her heart and desires each to receive the Salvation offered by Jesus Christ. She loved attending church, reading her Bible, visiting with her family and friends, helping others, gardening, canning and preparing meals, cakes and cupcakes for her family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Vanessa Bateman West; great grandson, Jared Cox; sisters, Bonnie Coleman, and Mammie Manis; brothers, Jesse Manis and Avery Manis. Betty is survived by her daughter, Eleanor Good; son, Mark Housewright and wife Gillian, son, Bill Housewright; twelve grandchildren, Brad Bateman (Nichole and Landon), Darci Sowdon, Logan Bateman (Lacey), Blair Hackler (Stefan), Nolan West, Blake Housewright, Joshua Housewright (Brittany McDilda), Matthew Housewright, Travis Good, Heather Good (Andy Cox), Faith Housewright and Grace Housewright; eight great grandchildren, Carter Sowdon, Conner Sowdon, Kori Hackler, Marlow Hackler, Kylie Housewright, Everleigh Housewright, Jordan Cox and Abby Good; five brothers, Herbert Manis (Patsy), Ronald Manis (Tootsie), Clyde Manis (Frances), Paul Manis (Carolyn) and Burl Manis (Linda Anderegg); uncles, Earl Lawson, and Ransom Lawson; sisters-in-law, Laura Manis and Joyce Manis; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 1 pm on Saturday October 24, 2015 at Oak Glen Baptist Church, 2836 Yuma Road, Gate City, VA 24251. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm at the Church with Evangelist Ronald G. Manis officiating. Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery. Carter-Trent funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Manis family.