Dorothy Ann (Benton) Manny passed away March 6, 2020.

She was born in Butler, to John and Laura Benton.

She graduated from business college and worked as an executive secretary in Butler, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Lexington, Ky. Even in “retirement,” Dorothy worked at the cosmetics counter in McAlpins/Dillards and in fashion and jewelry stores after moving to Bradenton, Fla.

In Lexington, she was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed organizing the church suppers for many years.

In Bradenton, Dorothy was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and loved the company of her friends there greatly.

Throughout her life, Dorothy was active in charity.

She loved her family, her dog, Ro-ro, gardening, and being stylish. She was a mixed-media artist and a musician, playing the piano and accordion.

She is survived by her daughter, Karoline; her son-in-law, Randy; her brother, Charles; her sister-in-law, Carol; and her nieces and nephews, Vincent, Neil, Nancy, Laura, Christy and Chad.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph; her brother, Bernard; a sister-in-law, Dorothy; her sister, Gertrude; a brother-in-law, Nello; and her niece, Lisa.

MANNY — Arrangements for Dorothy Ann (Benton) Manny, who died Friday, March 6, 2020, have been entrusted to Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, Bradenton, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dorothy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.