Bernice Margaret Manion, 96, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away, Thursday, June 20, 2019. Bernice was born May 19, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois to John Joseph Jr. and Agnes (Rogola) Baron.

She was a member of the Opti-Mrs Club, Compass Club, and was Past President of the P.T.A. She volunteered at Vintage Gardens as a bingo caller, the Welcome Wagon, and at Bessie Ellison when her children were in school.

Bernice married Edward Manion and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Sharon Manion, four brothers, and two sisters.

Survivors include her children, Edward Manion Jr., Richard Manion (Bridget), Laura Coker (Colin), several grandchildren and great -grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Bernice enjoyed calling and playing bingo, playing cards, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service at the cemetery. Friends may view Mrs. Manion from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2019 at Heaton-Bowman -Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph.