Margaret Evoynne Manley
February 19, 1958 - January 9, 2022
Margaret E. Manley, also affectionately known by family and friends as Bootsie, age 63 of Chesapeake Virginia was called to her eternal rest on Sunday 1/9/2022. Margaret was born to Christine M. Davis and the late Alexander Davis Sr. Margaret was an employee for the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority for 24 years until she retired in April 2021. Margaret was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. Leroy Hill Jr. She was also a strong Alto in the Portsmouth Unity Choir and was an actor in the musical “Let My People Go” musical drama. She was an active board member of H.O.P.S (Helping Others Progress Successfully). She was the youngest of seven children. Margaret was such a joyful person who brought a smile to everyone she encountered. She was known for her beautiful smile and radiant energy. Those who knew her knew she had an immense love for bingo, and it was her favorite past time. Margaret was predeceased by her father Alexander Davis Sr., her sisters Constance Parks, Veronica Rucker (Ron), Joan Davis (Alton) and her brother John Loften. Margaret will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She leaves to mourn her beloved and dedicated husband Donnell Manley of 20 Yrs., her mother Mrs. Christine M. Davis. Her mother-in-law Alice Manley. Two daughters Veranda Davis and Yolanda Davis, one son Kerif Johnson. One stepdaughter Lameka Austin. Three brothers Alexander Davis Jr. (Corliss), Lawrence Davis and Carl Davis. One sister, Sharee Davis. Three granddaughters To’nee Tucker, Tamia Tucker and Jahniya Brabble. One grandson Markie Austin. Two brothers in-laws Robert Parks and Warren Manley. Six sisters-in-law Inell Ricks, Jewel Hoffler (Bryon Hoffler), Lillian Manley Wilson-Joyner, Naomi T. Manley, Machelle Yvette Manley Copeland (George Copeland), Rosa Slaughter. One Uncle Jack C. Davis and one Aunt Julia Davis, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make donations to H.O.P.S Helping Others Progress Successfully.
Margaret E. Manley, also affectionately known by family and friends as Bootsie, age 63 of Chesapeake Virginia was called to her eternal rest on Sunday 1/9/2022. Margaret was born to Christine M. Davis and the late Alexander Davis Sr. Margaret... View Obituary & Service Information