Linda Jean Manfre
October 7, 1952 - August 22, 2025
Linda Jean Manfre, age 72, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Wilmington on October 7, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Wesley Caleb and Esther Jean (Roberts) Henderson, Jr. Throughout Linda’s career, she worked at various jobs, never afraid to do something new. She ended her career as a sales supervisor at Hoboken Floors.
Linda was a lifelong member of Elkton Moose Lodge 851. She enjoyed bird watching, especially hummingbirds. She loved watching them from her kitchen and while sitting on her back deck. She also enjoyed playing Café World online with people from around the world, some of which she became close friends with offline. She looked forward to visits to Kelly’s Tavern to enjoy crabs and good company. Linda had a passion for cooking, baking cookies with family at Christmas and would make any excuse to have family gatherings. She cherished the time spent with her beloved family.
Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Allan Henderson; and son-in-law, William “Buck” Cline Jr. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Joseph Charles Manfre; children, David Wayne Callis, Sr. (Karen Argoe), Dorothy Ann Cline and Kenneth Wesley Jones (Kelly); siblings, Cindy Lawson (John), Michael Henderson (Cassandra), Nancy Verucci, Wes Henderson III, Ray Henderson and Richie Henderson; grandchildren, Thomas (Amanda), David II (Whitney), Adam (Kiki), Ashley (Dalton), Ryan, Hannah and Zachary; great grandchildren, Gage, Colton, Troy, Gavin, EmmaJean and Georgia; aunt, Mary McCready; uncle, Al Roberts; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her canine companion, Josie.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin a 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda’s memory in honor of her great granddaughter, Georgia, who is battling leukemia, to Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer & Blood Disorders, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 or by clicking here.
Christopher Zysk
Linda was such a nice lady. Always enjoyed sitting next to and catching up with her at Manfre family gatherings. So sorry for your loss.
Maryellen Dutra
Sincere condolences thoughts and prayers to friends and family. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
BARNEY BENTZ
SO SAD AND SUDDEN.LINDA WILL SURELY MISSED ESPECIALLY BY JOE
David Clark
Joe and family. So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I pray that she is at peace and may the Lord Bless you and comfort you.
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend her funeral service.
David Clark
Moose 851.
Robert Blevin
Sorry to hear about Linda. She was a great person to have worked with.
Patrica R King
Linda,
You were such a beautiful soul! You were a part of my Living the Dream group playing cafe world and CI2. You and I have had phone conversations and I really will miss your spirit and laughter. You prayed and you laughed with all of us! God keep you dear one!
Debbie Jones Deichelbor
Beautiful soul , beautiful lady. Deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire family.
Pete caringi
Thoughts and prayers go out to The Manfre family. 🙏🙏❤️
BRENDA LODIN
I was so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. We became friends online back in 2011. We enjoyed one another in messenger and going through my parents deaths, she was so good to me, praying and checking on me. She missed her own mom so much. We also played Cafe World game together for a few years too. She caught me by surprise always calling me, Babe. I was always so thankful for our friendship over the years. I will truly miss her. Fly high sweet lady, miss and love you!
Jo and Steve Callis
God got another Angel! Sorry for your loss, she will be fondly remembered by all!
Geno Wooten
My prayers and deepest condolences 🙏
Dianne & Wayne
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏
Sharon Bowman
Joe I am so sorry for your loss I know how much you both loved each other I always loved seeing her at our reunions just that special hug I will keep you in my prayers for strength and comfort from God our heavenly father also I will keep Georgia in my prayers highly if I can help please let me know She was a special woman
Pat & Dave Meisel
Joe, we are so sorry to hear about Linda. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Pat & Dave Meisel
Geoff Rice
Sorry for your loss. Your wife may be gone but her memories will live forever.
DONALD KEITH KYLE
Sorry for your family’s loss
Gary Cartwright
Joe, So sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
Bill Martin
Joe, so so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Just know you and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
April Battersby
Linda was such a great lady. Through my illness she always checked in and looked out for me. She will be greatly missed. My love and respect to her family.
Isaac Mwase
Mzee Joe Manfre and Family:
My sincere condolences. May you be granted good memories as you mourn and celebrate the life of Ms. Manfre.
Grace and Peace,
Isaac Mwase
Tom & Debbie Trafton
Debbie and I offer our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and his extended family.
Josue zepeda
My more sincere condolences boss and of course thank you for everything I hope God gives you strength to be able to confront this difficult event in your life.
Stephen DeFelice
Sorry to hear about Linda. Had no idea she was sick. She was a great co-worker and better friend who was so easy going all the time.
Dorothy Ade
Linda was someone that just had a kind ora surrounding her.
She had remembered me when I was just a little girl (0-6 years of age), told me I look like my mother. I have not seen her since until last year. We share 4 siblings Nancy, Wes , Ray and Rich Henderson for her (same father) for me (same mother) but regardless she had her arms open in her own way to me (Accepting). We both agreed that regardless blood is blood 💯. She was just such a wonderful person to know and you were lucky to have her friendship in your life.
Sending ❤️, 💪 and 🙏 to her husband and children to help guide them through their grief.
Bill & Libby Loehr
Sending prayers, love & strength to Joe and family.
Linda was such a kind good person.
We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Rob Blanck
So sorry to hear this Joe. Hoping you can find strength in all the wonderful memories
Scott Rayburn
Joe so deeply sorry about the passing of Linda.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
All the best
Scott
Bob Meagher
My condolences to you and your family Joe.(meatball) .From all the pictures it looked like you have a loving family, Iam truly sorry for your loss. My God bless you and your family . Rest in heaven Linda !Bob and Mary Meagher.
Frani & Wayne Hahn
Sending love and healing prayers to Joe and family. Linda was such a sweetheart, embraced her family & friends with love. God has gained a special angel!
Love,
Frani & Wayne
Mario and Kathy Scilipoti
Joe, Kathy and I were deeply saddened to hear about Linda’s passing. She completed you in so many ways and the void she creates will be hard to overcome. But we know that your family and your soccer community will rally behind you and support you during this tremendous loss.
Love you Joe
Mario and Kathy
Jim and Trish Salamone
Thoughts and prayers to the Manfre Family
Tony Tamberino
Prayers for Linda and you Joe. Blessings.
Tony Tamberino
Roni Griffith
Mike and Cindy so very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I didn’t know at the time. Her and Allan are together again. I miss him. May she finally be at Peace. Prayers to you both and also to her family.