Helen Elizabeth (McKnight) Mannino

Helen Elizabeth Mannino, 63, went home to be with her Lord and beloved family on Friday, March 11, 2016, surrounded by her daughter, family and friends after a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 7, 1952, in Athens, Ala., to Edward and Flossie McKnight. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Mannino, parents; step-father, John Budlong; sister, Phyllis Mangum; brothers, Ronnie, Jimmy and James McKnight. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Hicks of Bloomfield; sister, Betty Brelia of Bloomfield; her beloved dog Pitie; and grandpup, Shadow; and numerous family and friends. Helen loved to sing and was very good at it. She had an amazing love for her family and supported them through the hard times. She was known for her patience and kindness toward her family even when they were at odds. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 18 at Calvary Baptist Church, 103 N. Heights in Bloomfield. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, also at Calvary Baptist Church. Helen will be laid to rest at Bloomfield Cemetery following the service. Helen's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688.