Sue Ann Mannion, 91, of Kokomo, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born on October 2, 1934, the daughter of H. Alva and Gladys Opal (Smelser) Edwards. On July 30, 1955, Sue married James E. “Jim” Mannion in Kokomo, and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1997.
Sue was a 1952 graduate of Kokomo High School. She worked in Human Resources for the City of Kokomo for 29 years and before that she worked at Delco Electronics. Sue was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and spending time with family.
Sue is survived by her children, Mark Mannion, Michael Mannion, and Jeffrey Mannion; grandchildren, Shanna (Luke) Albright, Marla Smith, and Kaci Wray; great-great grandchildren, Tre Hamilton and Brahm Wray; sister-in-law, Sister Jane Frances; brother-in-law, Fr. John Mannion; niece, Ashley (Erik) Dirks; and great-nephews, Jakob Dirks and Eli Dirks.
Along with her husband, Jim Mannion, she was preceded in death by her parents, H. Alva and Opal Edwards.
The family would like to thank Wellbrooke of Kokomo and Guardian Angel Hospice.
Private services will take place at a later date following with burial in Albright Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, or to the Kokomo Humane Society. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be made to www.shirleyandstout.com.
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