She was born in San Diego, California to Roy Allen and Flora Lee Powers Miller. She was married in San Diego to Richard Manning who died in 1976. She was employed for 22 years as a respiratory therapist at Chula Vista Community Hospital, Chula Vista, California; and at St. Marys Health Center since November, 2001. Survivors include a sister, Victoria L. Hall, Jefferson City, MO. She was a 1967 graduate of Monte Vista High School, Spring Valley, California.