Barbara Jean Junior was born on March 10, 1943, in Piggott, Arkansas. She passed away at her home in Hayti, Missouri, on December 7, 2025. She was 82 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Ernest Cleo and Violet (Thrasher) Fry, husband: Cecil Junior, son: Perrian Dean Manley, granddaughter: Elizabeth Manley, grandson: Nicholas Burns, and daughter: Lavonda J. Manley.

Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves the following behind to cherish her memory:

6 Children: Gill (Kathy) Manley, Kimberly (Richard) Taylor, Sandra (Bill) Bennett, Vicky Junior, Ricky Junior, and Amanda Wyrick.

Sister: Joyce Joyner

Grandchildren: Jonathan Manley, Micheal Manley, Leslie Wade, Carrie Manley, Patrick Manley, Vanesta Johnson, Sarah Jones, Daniel Manley, Candice Smith, Jessica Smith, Curtis Hicks, Timothy Hicks, Joshua Hicks, Lavonda Fisher, Christina Radford, Holly Borden, Zachary Burns, Austin Burns, Weston Wyrick, and Gemma Pullam

27 Great Grandchildren

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the John W. German Funeral Home in Hayti, MO. with Brother Doug Wahls officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti, MO. Pallbearers were Daniel Manley, Patrick Manley, Timmy Hicks, Zach Burns, Jonathan Manley, Austin Burns, and Westin Wyrick.

John W. German Funeral Home in Hayti in charge of services.