Mary Lou Manning, 88, of Indianapolis (Hendricks Co), passed away in her home on April 27, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis on April 16, 1928 to the late Russell and Clara Marie (Wilson) Ashinger. Mary Lou was a devoted homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Manning Jr. and son in law Bren Donaldson. Memorial services will be Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home where friends may call from 12:00 pm until time of service. Survivors include sons, Steven (Pat), Kevin (Sherry) and Bryan Manning; daughter, Karen Donaldson; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great granddaughter on the way.