SHELTON - Elizabeth "Betty" Kathleen Manning, 75, of Shelton earned her angel wings on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. She was surrounded by her husband, Melvin; sons, Randy and Jason; and sister, Louise Heinz.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton, with the Rev. Jorge Canela officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, with a Rosary starting at 6. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island. Memorials may be made to the family.

Betty was born Oct. 23, 1943, to Louis and Alicia Heinz at Spalding. She grew up on the family farm by Pibel Lake. She spent some of her time having fun with her best friend, Geri, going to dances while dragging along her younger brother Ed, who turned out to be a pretty good dancer thanks to Betty.
Betty married Melvin Manning on Jan. 25, 1964. They lived in Grand Island, where their first son, Randy, was born. After the tornadoes destroyed their home in 1982, they moved to a farm north of Shelton. After two years their second son, Jason, was born.
Betty enjoyed working in her yard and her garden, raising her boys and being the wife of a farmer, helping with farm work and cattle. She enjoyed being with her friends, shopping (at which she was a pro!) and doing her cleaning jobs.
She enjoyed traveling with her sisters and going on trips with her family.
Betty is survived by her husband, Melvin; her sons, Randy and Jason; a daughter-in-law, Ashley; grandsons, Mark, Caleb and Collin; granddaughter, Addison; great-grandson, Junence Manning; sisters, Louise Heinz and friend, Gail Booth, and Joan Smith and husband, Bruce; brother, Ed Heinz and wife, Janet; nieces and nephews, Kim Wells, Crystal Marzolf, Stacy Smith, Mike Marzolf, Dan Marzolf, Travis Heinz, Todd Smith, and Scott Smith; along with many great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is now present for her Wings ceremony with her parents, Louis and Alicia Heinz; in-laws, Henry and Cathryn Manning; many aunts and uncles; and baby son, Robert James.
Betty was our touchstone. She was always there to lend a hand or listen to any problem. She will always remain in our hearts.