Willow Rose Manuel

Willow Rose Manuel, 5 years old, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 20, 2014 in Sedalia, the daughter of Amanda Rose Manuel.

Willow loved being a country princess. Her favorite color was blue and she loved Pepa Pig. She also loved being outdoors helping in the garden, throwing rocks in the creek, driving ATV's and PawPaw's truck, picking blackberries, and checking on Uncle Bret's cows. She especially loved her swing set, listening to all kinds of music, and playing the drums. She really liked to write people tickets for talking out of turn. Willow liked going to the State Fair and riding all the rides. She was an honorary member of the Sedalia Fire Department and the VFW Post 2591 Riders. She will be dearly missed.

Willow leaves behind her mother Amanda; grandparents Dean and Christina Manuel; Uncle Ryan and Aunt Erin Manuel; great-grandmother Arlene Manuel; and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by three great grandparents, Loyd Manuel and Chester and Carolyn Nye.

A celebration of Willow's life will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO with Rev. Russell Smith, officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Rea Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Wyatt Mackley, Ryan Manuel, Earl Manuel, and Morgan Manuel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for funeral expenses in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.