Effie Gay Manton Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 25, 2025, at the age of 87, Effie Gay Manton of Columbia, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Effie Gay Manton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Broome and Lela Watts Broome; her grandson Jay Riley; and her sister Odie Mae Thrasher. She is survived by: her spouse Jimmie Manton of Columbia, MS; her children, Greg Manton of Columbia, MS, Scott Manton (Darlene) of Chattanooga, TN and Lisa Riley (Harold) of Columbia, MS; her grandchildren, Lacey Dykes (Kyle) of Columbia, MS, Brooke Henderson (Austin) of Richton, MS, Victoria Riley of Columbia, MS, Shirlee Dodd (Aaron) of Columbia, MS, Madison Riley of Columbia, MS, Kaitlyn Mitchell (Brandon) of Chattanooga, TN and Chase Manton of Chattanooga, TN; and her great grandchildren, Ellie Mitchell of Chattanooga, TN, Emery Henderson of Richton, MS, Michael Dodd of Columbia, MS, Parker Dykes of Columbia, MS and Fallon Dykes of Columbia. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, and friends.