Mary Joanne Manley

Mary Joanne Manley (Goltz, Scigliano), age 66, passed away suddenly on October 26th, 2025, in her home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born March 3, 1959, to Erwin and Joanne Goltz.

Mary was strong, independent, and lived life on her own terms. She was guided by her values and convictions, never swayed by the opinions of others. She was very supportive of her family and worked very hard for the things she knew were important. Throughout her life, she enjoyed camping, horses, watching movies, cars, and listening to power ballads. Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and REO Speedwagon were among her favorites.

The highlights of her career include Washpoint Autowash, where she met Troy Gray, her life partner of many years and REM Iowa. She spent the last season of her life as a delivery driver.

She is survived by her daughters Mikki Davis, Stephanie Day, Katie (Josh) Kimmel, and Miranda Scigliano; grandchildren Skylar, Levi, Hayden, Madi, Sophie, Gabriella, Dani, Shayla, Torri, Livy Mae, Anna, Kyley, and Matthew; great-grandchildren Letti and Maren; her sisters Helen (Ed) Lowe, Eileen Goltz, and Veronica Goltz; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her life partner of many years, Troy Gray, her parents Erwin and Joanne Goltz, and her brothers Erwin E. Goltz and Tony Goltz.

We will remember her grit, her blunt honesty, her willingness to help even when she had little to give, and the loyal love she carried for her family all her life.

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