Marie Alana Lease, 63, of Piqua, went to heaven Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in Troy. She was born in Troy on April 3, 1951 to the late Kenneth C. and Marjorie Louise (Rager) Manson.

Marie is survived by one son, Eric Kendall of Seattle, WA; one daughter, Dana Marie Kendall of Ashville, NC; her twin sister and brother-in-law, Arleen and Dave Rico of Columbus; two brothers and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Susan Manson of Troy, Mickey Manson of Winchendon, Mass.; and one granddaughter, Chasya Yisrael.

Marie was a 1970 graduate of Troy High School. She worked for and retired from B. F. Goodrich, Troy after 22 years. She so enjoyed raising her children and spending time with her loving family and friends. She was a gentle spirit that loved the outdoors.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time. Arrangements are entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.

In lieu of flowers or plants, please consider donations in her memory to N.A.M.I. (National Alliance on Mental Illness)