Constance "Connie" Koryba Manee
November 19, 1954 ~ October 23, 2020
Born in:
Port Huron, MI
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailConstance “Connie” Koryba Manee, 65, of Asheville passed away on October 23, 2020.
Connie was born on November 19, 1954 in Port Huron, Michigan, to Michael and Margaret Koryba. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Connie was preceded in death by her father, Michael Koryba, mother, Margaret Koryba, and brother, David Koryba. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael Manee, daughters Christina Manee and her husband, Evan, of Candler, Diana Manee-Buskirk and her husband, Drew, of Asheville, and grandchildren, Jack and Rose.
Connie received her Associate Degree in Nursing in 1975 and worked as a registered nurse in Michigan before moving to North Carolina to raise her daughters. She worked with children and in retail until retiring in 2016. Connie was passionate about gardening, walking her beloved dog, Tucker, and being a wonderful mother and grandmother. She had a quiet smile, a generous spirit, and a sassy wit. She will be missed tremendously.
A private memorial service will be held at the chapel of Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Asheville Humane Society, or the USO.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Such a sweet lady…. I haven’t seen Connie since our days at SC4, but I will always remember her as one of the nicest folks I met there…. always a smile .,… always so friendly….. the world was a better place because of Connie…..
I am heartbroken for y’all. Your mother was such an important person and sweet friend to my mama. I am thinking of you all.
Cheryl Ledbetter
I’m so sorry! I love her dearly and she will be missed. Praying for your family. Love to all.
I am so sorry for you loss. All of you are in our prayers.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time and holding you close in our prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about her. Such a kind and sweet lady.
The Jack and Jo Stewart family
I am so sad to hear about your precious Mom’s passing. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. My heart breaks for you all. I will be praying for your family.
Connie was such a sweet person. She always brought peace with every visit. Her passing leaves a big hole in all our lives. So sorry for your loss, may she Rest In Peace.
What an incredibly gentle and kind gift Connie was to her family and every person she met. There has never been anyone quite like her, her constant care and concern for others, her contagious thankful spirit and one who lived out love and grace in an incredibly beautiful way. I’m honored to have known her and to learn so many things from her as she loved me like her own daughter. She will be missed incredibly but she is forever alive with our Father in heaven. So much love and many prayers as the Manee family grieves her loss but that you may be filled with memories upon memories of the beautifully impactful woman she is. Love to you all.
Dear Diana and family. We are heart broken with the loss of Connie. She was a beautiful person, always warm and friendly. She will be missed. Our deepest condolences and love to all. Abro and Sandra
Diana, Christina, and family, I am so saddened to read of Connie’s death. I have such fond memories of the days of girl scouts and friendship. I wish you peace and love at this difficult time. She’ll still be listening when you need her. 💕
Marcia, Molly, and Sara
So sorry for your loss…..
My heart is holding you all in this time of such great loss. May she Rest In Peace. May her love surround you always.
My deepest condolences, Connie was such a beautiful gentle smart woman! We are praying for family. 💗🌈
Vonnie and I offer our deepest condolences and have made a contribution in her name to the USO- which I know Diana supported so strongly.