Carol Ellen Manning

RUPERT – Carol Ellen McDonnel Manning passed away too soon after a short battle with COVID-19, on December 22, 2021, just one day shy of her 75th birthday.

Carol was the first child born to James Roland and Phyllis McDonnel, on December 23, 1946, in Pasadena, California. Following high school, Carol attended BYU where she met and married Roger Manning. After spending a year living in Germany, Carol and Roger moved to Roseburg, Oregon, where they raised their four children. In 1987, Roger took a job teaching at Minico High School, so the family moved to Rupert, where Carol lived the remainder of her days.

Carol was a beautiful example of Christ-like service and was a thoughtful and generous mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She served faithfully in various church callings throughout her life, and was a proud, active member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was known for having the most beautiful flowers in her yard, and loved hosting family Bingo parties.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; and her brother, James McDonnel. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Taylor; her brother, Paul McDonnel; her children, John, Heidi, Craig, and Doug; and 11 grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rupert Stake Center, located at 324 E. 18th St., in Rupert, with Bishop Boyd Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, at the church, preceding the funeral.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/TnsC3gb2_6c.