Marie Pate Manley, 94, of Branford, FL passed away on December 18, 2025. Marie moved to the Branford area from Avon Park in 1995. She was a dedicated homemaker throughout her life and followed the Protestant faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Richard Manley; parents: Joseph & Evada Pate; sons: Chet Godwin and Steve Godwin.

Mrs. Manley is survived by her daughter: Judy Metcalf; son: George Richardson; sisters: Mary Frances Cullum and Ezella Severance; brother: Paul Pate; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service to celebrate Marie's long life on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2pm at Oak Grove Cemetery, Branford, FL.

Please keep the family in your prayers and leave a favorite memory in the online guestbook.