Sylvia "Midge" Moore Manning Jacobson

Sylvia Moore Manning Jacobson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, called "Midge" by all, left us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the young age of 84, after a long journey with Parkinson's disease. Throughout it all, Midge maintained her sense of humor, love of family and friends, and her strong Christian faith. The firstborn to parents Rev. J.D. and Juno Moore, Sylvia Ann Moore was born November 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

Midge is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Juno Moore; her husband and the love of her life, Bobby “Bob” Manning; grandchild Joshua Manning; and son-in-law, Ron Allemond; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Rita Moore; and brother Timothy Moore. 

She is survived by her son Michael (Kimberly) Manning; daughter Mitzi (Homer) Wilson; grandchild Ashlye Manning; grandchild Taylor Allemond; step-grandchild, Scott (Deuce) Weber, II; sister Jackie (Pat) Long; sister-in-law, Mary (Tim) Moore; cousin Sonya Aaron; and many nieces and nephews. Midge is also survived by best and lifelong friends; Debra Parker, Rev. Fred and Janice Day, Rev. Merelin and Edith McCon, and Nancy (Valrie) McCon.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com