Norann McManus

Norann’s gentle spirit and generous heart were guiding lights to her family, friends and community.

Obituary

Norann “Grammy” McManus, 76, passed away in Memphis, TN on September 10, 2025. Remembered by all who knew her as kind, loving and endlessly helpful, Norann’s gentle spirit and generous heart were guiding lights to her family, friends and community.


Born December 10, 1948 in New York, Norann built a life centered on caring for others and lifting up the places she called home. In Memphis she poured her energy into organizations that reflected her deep commitment to service and the arts. Some of her proudest milestones came through her involvements with Les Passees, Carnival Memphis and the Memphis Symphony, where she could always be counted on to lend a hand.


She leaves behind her husband Edward McManus, daughter Nancy Bontly (Trent Bontly), son Michael McGee (Suzanne Valentine), Morgan (Beth) McManus, Kimberly McManus granddaughters Mairead Lee and Amelia Bontly, and grandsons Cameron McManus, Logan McManus, and Finn Shapiro. Her niece Nora (Sam) Westin and grandson Rhys Rober Westin.

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September 28, 2025

Wish you would return my calls and texts. Thank you for all you have contributed to my life. Thank you for being a spiritual leader and sharing your time, advice, love, generosity, and talents with and for me. You were and still are, loved beyond measure.

Marta Vinzant

September 27, 2025

You were a great joy to be around. Your welcoming home and care for your family as my 2 day visit turned into 5 due to weather and car trouble was gracious and will always be remembered.

Bethany Akins

September 23, 2025

Your mom was pure joy! She liked to have fun. Norann would make trays of great food and drop them off at work. She catered my art show at MBG, and I still hear that was the best reception food.
Can not say that time heals all. It is different for each of us. I know your hearts are hurting, but keep her in your heart and smiles. Live like she would want you too.

Sandra Horton

September 23, 2025

You were always so loving and kind to me. I will miss you dearly. Please give Seamus the biggest hug for me.

Trevor Rush

September 23, 2025

You lit up my life! I was honored to bring you into the Grand Krewe of Sphinx and Josephine Circle. There’s a big hole in my heart today. 🙏💕🙏

Linda Yoakum

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Virginia Larkin

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Amy Brandon

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Heather Holt

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Angela Wilkins

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Sarah Marquis

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George Commerton

Norma Galvin

Edward McManus

TC Westcott

Nancy Bontly

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Mairead Lee

Amelia Bontly

Michael McGee

Suzanne Valentine

Nora Westin 

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Rhys Robert Westin

Trent Bontly

Sam Westin

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TC Westcott

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Edward McManus

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Nancy Bontly

Mairead Lee

Amelia Bontly

Michael McGee

Suzanne Valentine

Nora Westin 

Rhys Robert Westin

Trent Bontly

Sam Westin

Norann McManus

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