Manning, Billie-Jean

  • Thursday, April 23, 2015
Billie-Jean Manning
Billie-Jean Manning

Billie-Jean Manning, 43, died on April 14, 2015.

Billie-Jean was a New York based flight attendant for Delta Airlines for over 17 years, where she was able to travel the world extensively. She never met a stranger and was a joy to all. She immigrated from South Africa with her mother Salome, brothers Donald and Derek, and sister Saffrone. Her extended family, located throughout the world, will miss her vibrant personality. 

She leaves behind her much loved nieces, Elizabeth, Sage and Gabriella; nephews, Ross, Liam and Matthew; sister in-law, Sixtina and stepfather, Barry.


Services will be held at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, with visitation taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, and the funeral will be at 11:11 a.m. on Friday, April 24.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations to be made in memory of Billie-Jean to Doctors Without Borders at www.events.doctorswithoutborders.org

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com

Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379. 

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