Baltie Mannell 1949-2024

Baltie Mannell, 75, of Holton, passed away at her home in Holton on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.

She was born May 23, 1949, in Hyden, Ky., the daughter of Barry and Dora (Brown) Caldwell. She graduated in 1971 from Red Bird Mission School in Queendale, Ky.

On June 24, 1978, Baltie married Stanley J. Mannell at the Christian Ministerial Alliance Church in Warbranch, Ky. They shared more than 46 years of marriage.

Baltie was a CNA for most of her life. She worked at the old Holton Hospital, Aldersgate Nursing Home, Plaza West Nursing Home and St. Francis Hospital.

She was a member of the National and Missouri Valley Insulators Association with her husband Stan. She enjoyed collecting dolls, cooking and flowers. She loved all animals, especially her cats, red birds and squirrels.

Survivors include her husband Stan of the home; two sisters, Hazell Caldwell of Tyner, Ky., and Nancy Slaughter (Tim) of Harrodsburg, Ky.; and three brothers, Thaddeus Caldwell (Sue) of Bledsoe, Ky., George D. Caldwell of Warbranch, Ky., and Terry Caldwell (Amy) of McKee, Ky.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow at Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service time.

Memorials may be given to Red Bird Mission (a Christian outreach program in Kentucky), sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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