Loretta Hope Manford
July 11, 1942 ~ April 17, 2014
Loretta Hope Manford, 71, of Jefferson City, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at her residence.
She was born on July 11, 1942, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Harry George and Alice Porter (Green) Atwood.
Hope was a 1960 graduate of Wilby High School in Waterbury, Connecticut.
After high school, Hope served in the United States Navy from 1961- 1964.
She was united in marriage on September 25, 1964, at Camp Pendleton, California to Marlin Guy Manford who preceded her in death on February 26, 2011.
Hope was a homemaker and also worked as a housekeeper for Holiday Inn in Jefferson City and as a greeter for Wal-Mart.
Hope enjoyed reading, spending time with her dog and companion, Missy, especially after the death of her husband in 2011, spending time with family and friends, lighthouses, and playing games on the computer.
Survivors include: two children, Eric (Laura) Manford, Park Hills, Mo; Alicia (Rich) Jones, Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Jon (Jodi) Jones, Park Hills; Janelle (Zach) Harris, Jefferson City; Zach Manford, Park Hills; Aaron Manford, Park Hills; Olivia Manford, Park Hills; three great-grandchildren, Jack Yazawa, Brody Jones, Eva Harris; one brother, Harry (Sonye) Atwood, Moreno Valley, Ca; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a granddaughter, Gabrielle Manford; and a brother, John Atwood.
Graveside service with military honors will be 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2413 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, Mo 65109; or to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I worked with Hope at the Holiday Inn. She was always so nice!! So sorry for your families loss.
Eric and Alicia, Let me start by telling how deeply sorry I am (we are) upon hearing the news of your mother; cousin Hope’s passing. Although it didn’t come as a shock, it nonetheless had to take it’s toll on both of you and your families. She will be sorely missed by all of us, as well as all those that have had the opportunity to know and love her, Hope and I were just starting to enjoy the few Skype sessions we shared. I truly wish it could have lasted quite a bit longer. But, just knowing she was able to make her peace, and say her good-byes, in-itself, is a blessing and has to bring a comfort to you all, as it does too me. I pray, I too, may be blessed by God and granted that opportunity, knowing; “Cousin Hope” will hold a seat for me. May The Good Lord Bless You, Keep You, and Grant You Peace.
Cousin Lar
Eric and Alicia, Let me start by telling how deeply sorry I am (we are) upon hearing the news of your mother; cousin Hope’s passing. Although it didn’t come as a shock, it nonetheless had to take it’s toll on both of you and your families. She will be sorely missed by all of us, as well as all those that have had the opportunity to know and love her, Hope and I were just starting to enjoy the few Skype sessions we shared. I truly wish it could have lasted quite a bit longer. But, just knowing she was able to make her peace, and say her good-byes, in-itself, is a blessing and has to bring a comfort to you all, as it does too me. I pray, I too, may be blessed by God and granted that opportunity, knowing; “Cousin Hope” will hold a seat for me. May The Good Lord Bless You, Keep You, and Grant You Peace.
Cousin Lar
Hi Eric,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. In the loss of a very nice, appreciative, gracious and all around good Christian, your mother. I enjoyed working with her at Holiday Inn.
Jennifer (Schulte) Polys
Hi Eric,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. In the loss of a very nice, appreciative, gracious and all around good Christian, your mother. I enjoyed working with her at Holiday Inn.
Jennifer (Schulte) Polys