Phyllis Margaret Manning, age 69 of Hastings, passed away April 30, 2018 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
Phyllis was born July 28, 1948 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Richard William and Gennieve Louise (Shroyer) Teske. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1966. Phyllis worked for Millers Ice Cream in her earlier years, the National Bank of Hastings and retired from Bill Seif Chevrolet. She married Dennis Manning on October 23, 1970 and they were married 37 years.
Phyllis loved to go fishing with her dad, go mushrooming, camping, doing crafts with her grandkids and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Dennis Manning, brothers, David Teske and Karl Teske. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Jody Varney, granddaughter's: Brooke (Eric) Turner, Halie (Tim) Stillson, Jessica (Chris) Sommerfeldt and Danielle (Andrew) Ashcraft, great-grandson, Jensen Turner, brothers: William Teske, Jay Teske, sisters: Marlene Symonds and Lori (Jon) Straube, and several nieces and nephews.
Phyllis will be remembered for being very outspoken, her sassiness and her quick wit. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital.
Phyllis's wishes were to be cremated and to have a Celebration of Life at Thornapple Valley Church from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on July 28, 2018. (her birthday) Her words were as follows: "Bring a dish to pass or you can all starve!" Be ready to play Euchre and eat ice cream!"