Wanda “Tuffy” Manis Clark, 73, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026.
Born on September 13, 1952, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Wanda was the daughter of Bob and Jimmie Manis. She was raised in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where she developed a lifelong love of bowling.
Known for her competitive spirit, infectious personality, and ability to make friends wherever she went, Wanda became a familiar face throughout the Oak Ridge community.
For many years, Wanda worked at both Arc Lanes and Oak Ridge Bowling Center, where she built countless friendships and became well known among generations of bowlers. Later, she dedicated her career to caring for others at Methodist Medical Center, serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Anesthesia Technician for more than a decade before retiring.
Wanda had a servant’s heart and remained active in her community through the pantry ministry at West Village Christian Church, where she faithfully helped provide for those in need. She valued friendship, family, and faith, and she touched the lives of many through her kindness, humor, and generosity.
She is survived by her daughter, Jimmye Chapman and husband Casey Chapman; her beloved grandchildren, Sam, Seeley, and Sloane Chapman; her sister, Nancy Lay; and her brother, Bobby Manis; and special friend, Chrystal Williams & best puppy pal, Rocky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Jimmie Manis.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at West Village Christian Church in Oak Ridge.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the pantry ministry at West Village Christian Church.