Jean "Lee" Manning, lovingly known as "Kaki", age 78, of Callahan Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 29 th , 2020. She was born on October 14, 1941 in Tacoma Park, Maryland to John Carl and Doris Jean Whiddon. She graduated from South Broward High School in Dania, Florida, where she loved playing softball and basketball.

Lee most recently worked at Lifecare Center of Hilliard for the past 7 years. She formed lasting friendships and enjoyed the staff, patients and their families. She attended First Baptist Church of Callahan. Lee's hobbies included drawing, painting, crocheting, and reading. She loved her horses, dogs, cats, and her pet turtle. Her family was the biggest source of her pride. She was proud to be arepublican and loved Donald Trump.

Lee is survived by her children: Donna Beasley, John and Cheryl Manning, Robert Manning, and Wanda and Gerald Lambeth. Her grandchildren: Adam and Elizabeth Beasley, Kristen Williams, Amanda Manning, Kayla Dale, Jessica Wood, Jennifer Cooke, Michael Cooke, Brandon Manning, Alexa and Ricky Kegley, Megan Deaver, Johnny Manning, Tyler Manning, and Sophia Manning. Her great-grandchildren: Kaleigh Beasley, Lauren Beasley, Zachariah Nylander, Connor Wood, Triston Whalen, Victoria Williams, Aidyn Jessup, Abigail Wood, Noah Deshazo, Mason Wood, Austin Bullard, Zachary Bullard, and Baby Kegley that she lovingly referred to as #26. Her Siblings: Linda Hattabaugh, Judy Hampp, and John Thomas and Linda Whiddon. Lee is survived by many nieces, nephews and step grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Jones Cemetery in Callahan Florida. The family will plan a Celebration of Life that will be announced at a later date and time due to the current restrictions on large gatherings. Kaki will be missed by all that knew her.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.nassaufh.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Nassau Funeral Home 541720 US Highway 1 Callahan, Florida 32011 904-879-1770.