Saundra Lee Manninen, 87, of Whispering Pines, passed suddenly at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 13th.
Born in Fostoria, OH, on Jan. 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rosalie Thompson Walker. Sandy was a graduate of Mentor High School, class of 1954 where she first met her future husband, James Manninen. After graduation, she attended Kent State University to earn a degree in education. Sandy then went to work at Mentor Elementary School as a 2nd Grade Teacher. Sandy and Jim retired to Whispering Pines in April of 2000 and became members of the Whispering Pines Country Club, Whispering Woods Golf Club and Foxfire Golf Clubs. She had also been a member, and past president, of “The Whispers” as well as taking leadership roles in many other social and charitable organizations.
Sandy was the loving wife of Jim Manninen. She is survived by her sons: Mark Manninen, wife Sheila, and Matthew Manninen. Sandy was the grandmother of Erik Manninen, wife Brittney and Lindsey Miller, husband Sean. She is also survived by her three great – grandchildren: Jack, Madison and Kennedy. In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her sister Kristine Mak and brother Stephen Walker.
A celebration of her life will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3253 Niagara – Carthage Rd., Whispering Pines, NC on Saturday, June 17th at 11:00.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
