Braiden James Manning

Braiden James Manning , A resident of Visalia, CA, born on March 10, 2010, passed away along with his grandmother, Nonnie Hollie Lilly. Although he was only here for a short time, he was the superhero in his familys life. While we try to teach our children all about life, Braiden taught us what life is all about. He was loved to the moon and back. Monsignor Raymond Dreiling will celebrate Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 5049 W. Caldwell, Visalia, CA. Reception to follow at the Marriott Convention Center, 300 South Court Street, Visalia, CA. He is survived by his mother, Kristina Lilly; father, Zach Manning; grandmother, Kerry Manning; grandfathers, Dale Lilly and Daniel Manning; great grandparents, Pat Wodzynski and J. W. and Sammye Raye Lilly; aunts and uncles, Alex Manning, Dianna Lilly and Steven Lilly; great aunts and uncles, Karin and Matt Wodzynski, Greg Wodzynski, Mitch Chiniche, Gwen and Matt Cotton, Jim and Amy Lilly, Marsha and Bob Penley, and Janet and Randy OBannon. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Gerald Wodzynski and A. J. and Pat Chiniche. In lieu of flowers a memorial scholarship has been set up to honor Braiden and Hollie. To donate, make checks payable to: 21st District PTA, 5000 West Cypress, Visalia, CA 93277. Please write Lilly/Manning Scholarship on the memo line or you can make a deposit at Chase Bank Account #296-310-6017. Please write your name and Manning on the deposit slip. All money from this account will be applied towards the scholarship. Memories and words of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.hadley-marcom.com. Funeral services entrusted to Hadley-Marcom Funeral Chapel, Visalia, CA.