Frances "Toni" Manson, age 79 of Dardanelle, passed away at home with hospice on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born May 26, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Joseph Leland Adair and Gladys Estelle Huff Adair. She enjoyed socializing with her friends and was a member of FOE 3928 for 40 years. She lunched weekly with the Divas in Russellville, Arkansas. Toni and her late husband owned Old Post BBQ from 1979 to 2012, and they were very proud of their restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bob Manson; her parents; three sisters and two brothers.

Bob and Toni are survived by two daughters, Dee Sellers, Shelley Wheeler (Mike) of Russellville and Dardanelle. They enjoyed two grandchildren, Danielle Sellers and Jimmy Sellers and one great grandchild, Bo Coley Sellers. Toni is survived by two sisters of Orlando, Florida, Ferne Howell, and Dorothy Dalton.

A private family memorial will be held Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kindred Hospice or FOE 3928 Eagles.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com