Julie Marianne Brunner Manck

Julie Marianne Brunner Manck, 93, of Thaxton, VA formerly of Bronx, N.Y. and Baldwin, Long Island, N.Y. passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She is a first generation American since her mother was German. She was born on October 28, 1929 in Manhattan, N.Y., the only child of the late Julie Binder and Otto Brunner and lived in the Bronx, N.Y. for 21 years. She graduated from Walton High School, then worked for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for nearly six years until her marriage to Edward Manck for 61 years, who is preceded her in death on November 30, 2012. She also worked for the school district in Baldwin, Long Island, N.Y. for 16 years until she retired at age 65. She and Ed first lived in Stuyvesanttown, N. Y. for nearly six years, had their three children there, then lived in Baldwin, Long Island for 33 years, before moving to Bedford, VA for 28 years. She is survived by her children, Richard E. Manck, Kenneth W. Manck and wife Christine, Nancy J. Kartowski and husband Robert, four beloved grandchildren, Rebecca J. Cullop and husband Geoffrey, Christian E. Manck and wife Angel, Matthew Z. Kartowski and Nicole L. Kartowski; one great-granddaughter, Arabella Rose Cullop; cousins, Lucille De Vane (deceased) and husband Bill, Roman Binder and wife Elsbeth and their two sons, Matthias and Achim Binder of Goppingen, Germany and Walter Ohlrogge also of Goppingen, Germany; and nieces, Joan Canto, Jane Colgan and husband Ed. She belonged to Thaxton Baptist Church for many years and loved the Lord and her wonderful family. In Baldwin, Long Island, N.Y. she belonged to PTA, Homemaker’s Council, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and 4-H. She also loved working in her garden, loved animals; especially cats and dogs, she loved crafts and handwork; crocheting, knitting, embroidery, etc. and she loved to sing. She sang in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church choir in Baldwin, Long Island, N.Y, Thaxton Baptist Church choir for nine years and with the Silver Notes; a singing group in Thaxton, VA.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Thaxton Baptist Church with Rev. Ethan Strickler and Rev. Randy Krantz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.