Emily T. Maness, nee Starzyk, 91, of Cahokia, IL born August 13, 1926 in East St. Louis, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, IL.

Mrs. Maness was a very devoted grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Maness and her parents, Peter and Josephine, nee Jurek, Starzyk.

Surviving are her son, Ralph (Julie) Maness Jr. of Cahokia,IL; two granddaughters, Molly and Cordelia Maness, both of Cahokia, IL. She was a dear aunt, cousin and friend.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.braunfh.com.

Visitation will be held on Monday April 9, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Braun Colonial Funeral Home in Cahokia, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. with Reverend Debi Roam Officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.