Gayla Manshack

Gayla Faye Woodle Manshack age 82 entered eternal rest on July 8, 2026 in Many, Louisiana. Gayla was born on December 1, 1943 in Many, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at  Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana with Brother Weyland Gaunt officiating after which she will be laid to rest with her late husband at Saint Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Noble, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home  Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time.

Gayla eloped with the love of her life, George Manshack, Jr., when she was only sixteen years old. They made their home in Converse, Louisiana and welcomed the quick birth of their three children. Gayla and George were married for 56 years at the date of his death. Even after his passing in 2016 she celebrated every wedding anniversary.

At home there was always a pot of coffee brewing and a homemade dessert to devour. She delighted in cooking Sunday dinner and holiday meals, bringing family together around the table with meals made with love. She had a green thumb and looked forward to tending her lilies and rose bushes.

Gayla was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Gayla retired as a custodian at Converse High School with 29 years of service. Watching students grow and learn, and the friendships of staff at CHS was a joy she spoke of often.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jr. and two sons, George Randle and Roger Dale Manshack, whom she now joins in eternal salvation. Also, her father Cecil Howard Woodle; mother, O’Leta Mae Maxey Woodle Thornton; brothers, Floyd “Buddy “Woodle and Jerry Woodle.

Survivors - daughter, Sheila (Junior) Burr of Catuna, Louisiana; daughters in law’s, Anita Manshack of Noble, Louisiana and Bridget Manshack of Moreauville, Louisiana; four grandchildren, Catilya (Phillip) Meshell of Cassville, Missouri; Kenny Randle Manshack of Shreveport, Louisiana; Andrew (Christina) Manshack of Moreauville, Louisiana; and Ashley (Dustin) Manshack of Moreauville, Louisiana. Her precious great grandchildren Autumn (Wren) Burr of Jefferson City, Missouri; Jonah Meshell and Josiah Meshell of Cassville, Missouri; Kayden and Kameron Craig; Jason David, Logan and Rylee Manshack all of Moreauville, Louisiana. Two great great grandchildren, Adonis and Arya Phillips of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Other surviving siblings: Glynda (Larry) of Converse, Louisiana; Peggy Dillon of Ward, Arkansas and Lloyd “Buster” (Johnnye) of Ward, Arkansas; and sister-in-law, Iva Woodle of Keithville, Louisiana.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Sabine Rehabilitation and Retirement Center in Many, Louisiana for their care over the last four years. Thanks for the numerous visits and prayers from nieces, Rose Procell, Josie Goodman, Marie Corley, and Betty Jean Myers. Extra special thanks to Rose Procell, Donna and Gordon McDonald for providing aid and support to Gayla and George for many years when they were home bound.

Those honored to serve as Pallbearers will be Dakota Burr, Junior Burr, Kenny Randle Manshack, Phillip Meshell, Jonah Meshell, Josiah Meshell, Wren Phillips, and Ryan Woodle.

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and who believes in me will never thirst. “John 6:35