Georgia Myra (Manche) (Bray) Slonaker, 80, of Nickerson, died December 3, 2022, at her home. She was born October 4, 1942, in Hutchinson, to R.C. and Ava L. (Britton) Pitchford.

Myra was a devoted mother who enjoyed time spent with her family. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting, cooking, and floral arranging - at one time owning her own floral shop.

Myra is survived by: her children, Ava Manche of Colorado, Sandy Bowlby and husband Jerry of Burrton, Kenny Manche and wife Pamela of Hutchinson, Shelly Stephens and husband David of Arkansas, Sonny Bray of Hutchinson, Mark Bray and wife Sarah of Hoisington; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale Pitchford of Hutchinson, Mandean Pitchford and wife Barbara of South Hutchinson, RC Pitchford, Jimmy Pitchford; and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Terry Manche Jr.; daughter, Kim Clark; sisters, Betty Obee, Carol Prebble Faye Reed; and brother, Don Paige.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at First Christian Church, 15 E. 5 ^th Ave., Hutchinson, with Pastor Bob Phipps officiating.

Memorials may be made to Myra Slonaker Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.