Lenora Smith Manly Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Lenora Smith Manly of Demorest, Georgia is shared. Lenora, born on October 14, 1936, passed away on November 6, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Enos Smith and Alice Lewallen Smith; her husband Daniel Manly; her daughter Sharon Manly Walden; her granddaughter Jill Franklin; her siblings, Rochelle (Jimmy Forrester), Nell (John L. Kenimer) and Junior Smith; and her brother-in-law Gene Wiley.
She is survived by: her siblings, Jenny Wiley of Lula and Buddy; her sister-in-law Hilda Smith of Banks County; her sister Martha Ann; her brother-in-law Jimmy Wilson of Gainesville; her grandchildren, Caden Franklin, Cadie Franklin, Carsen Franklin and Emlynn Franklin; and her sister-in-law Mary Smith.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel (1370 Industrial Blvd, Baldwin, GA 30511). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery (7321 Old Cornelia Hwy, Alto, GA 30510).
