Obituary of Joyce Sanderson Manning

Joyce Sanderson Manning passed away on March 5, 2025. Born the second daughter of William and Ida (Edwards) Sanderson on February 4, 1943 in Delhi, she graduated from Delaware Academy in 1960, and attended SUNY Oneonta. Joyce married the love of her life, Gary Manning, on August 31, 1963, and was blessed with Sherri Lyn whose children are Amber Telian Powers (Taylor), Thomas Telian and Ryan Telian (fiancée Andrea Kelly); and Michael William (Kelly) whose children in South Carolina are Karsyn Manning Haven (Hunter), and, Will and Emily Manning. Joyce’s great grandson, Ezra Powers, was a special delight. 

She was predeceased by her parents and younger sister, Dorothea (Sanderson) Wilklow and is survived by her older sister Shirley (Sanderson) Warren. Special acknowledgements are extended to nieces Stephanie Wilklow Nicholson, Heather Wilklow Rosa, Laural Warren, and to nephew, Brian Wilklow.

The Delaware National Bank in Delhi had the good fortune of Joyce’s employment for twenty-six years. During retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them participate in sports. Joyce cheered loudly for the Georgetown basketball Hoyas, exercised at Curves and Silver Sneakers, reveled with the Red Hatters, served as a Red Cross volunteer, and read all of James Patterson’s novels.

Joyce was a 65 year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Delhi, having served as a deacon in the 1990s.

Per Joyce Manning’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral. A private interment will take place at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, Delhi, NY.

Donations in Joyce’s name will be welcomed by the First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 and/or the Woodland Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 183, Delhi, NY 13753.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Joyce’s family.