Shirley Jean Manus

Shirley Jean Manus, 86, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2026, in the Chapel of Hart’s at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210. The family will greet friends following the service at the Manus residence.

Daughter of the late Thomas White and Effie Wagstaff White, Shirley was born in McRae, Georgia on May 10, 1940. She and her husband, Raymond, spent many years traveling across the country as truck drivers. Always a team, they also worked together building cabinets and sharing in life's many adventures. Shirley enjoyed shopping and found happiness in the simple pleasures of life.

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kathy Pritchett (Dennis) of Forsyth, Trena Harrelson (Shawn Purvis) of Cedar Grove, Georgia, Ricky Manus of Cedar Grove, Regina Green (Tony) of Forsyth, and Terry Manus of Cedar Grove; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and sister, Eva Leon (John) of Oakridge, Tennessee.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Raymond Manus; granddaughter, Alexis Manus; and six siblings: Evie Joiner, Lilly Livingston, Bea Culberson, Vauneta Smith, Myrtle Owens, and Doris Sellers.

Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express your condolences.

Hart's at the Cupola and Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of the arrangements.