Deborah Dale Stanley
Deborah Dale Stanley
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Sandy Creed
September 20, 2020
I worked with Debbie for several years. She was always good to work with; I always learned something from her.
Hal Stanley
March 20, 2012
My sister and I shared a lot but you would have never known it. We talk about family and friends mostly. She was a great person who I loved and respected and was always there for anyone who needed her. She was so special so very special ..
Hal Newman
November 6, 2009
Debbie was a friend of mine many yrs. ago. We often disagreed on things, but I always respected her spirit and intelligence. Goodbye.
Hal
Laura Stanley
October 21, 2009
My mom wasnt just a mother, she was also a sister, wife, cousin, daughter, and also my best friend in the entire world. She knew me like the back of my hand, and always had the right thing to say to make everything better. She could sew like no other, and she was seriously a superwoman. I definitley believe that she beat the cancer, because now she is free from so much pain, and is now at home with God. I love you so much mumma, an I miss you more and more everyday. Your the Lords most beautiful angel, and also mine, forever and always.
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October 20, 2009
Debbie was one of the strongest, spunkiest, fiestiest women I have ever known and one of the best friends I've ever had. She was the glue that held the Ya Ya sisters together and I don't know what we'll do without her. Sarah, Laura and Julia - I know that you each are like your Mom in your own way and that stregth you have will help you now and in the future. With love, Alice Holland Pauli
MaryLou Stanley Wiley
October 13, 2009
I met Debbie on only two occasions, the annual Stanley Reunion in Hanover. She was friendly, affable, and showed a great passion for Stanley genealogy. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. May God give you comfort and peace.
Theresa Willson, President, General Stuart Chapter, UDC,
October 12, 2009
If there is anyone here that would like to memorialize Debbie by contributing to the Deborah Dale Stanley Scholarship, please contact me at [email protected]. We are hoping that with her daughter Laura graduating this year, she will be the first one to receive it. Thank you for all of your kind words about Debbie! She will always be with us in our hearts. Love you Debbie!
Brenda Haskin
October 4, 2009
Sarah, Laura and Julia to you I send my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you as you go through this most difficult time. I know that each of you possess great strength as you are Debbie's daughters, I pray for each of you as this strength leads you through these tough days.
This earth will miss Debbie immensely. She truly exhibited generosity, enthusiam and great strength all the days she was here. She has enriched my life in so many ways and her influence will be with me always. I am so thankful to have been able to call her friend.
Sarah Collette
October 2, 2009
Theresa, that's great news! Mama would have very much appreciated it. I know I do.
Cheryl Myers Hall
October 2, 2009
Debbie,
I am proud to have called you my friend for the past 42 years. I have so many fond memories of us growing up together. How I miss the days when we used to take the bus downtown to go to Woolworths to buy our favorite record. We had so much fun. I will truly miss you
Sarah, Laura and Julia - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. I hope the emptiness that you feel will be filled with loving memories of your mother.
Love, Cheryl
Theresa Willson, President, General Stuart Chapter, UDC
October 2, 2009
I want to let all know that last night, Debbie's UDC sister's named our Scholarship "The Deborah Dale Stanley Scholarship" in honor of our sister. She will never be forgotten! We miss you Debbie so much!
Dale, Skippy, Bill, and Steve Carter
October 1, 2009
We have many fond childhood memories of Debbie, growing up next door.
She was a loving sensitive young lady.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stanley Family.
Chrissy Morris
September 29, 2009
Debbie, You were a strong and beautiful lady and will be missed greatly. Laura, I will always be here for you when you need a friend. Remember the good times and stay strong, it's what she wanted for each of you. You too are a beautiful young lady with so much potential. All of you are in my heart and prayers.
Sue Kurzman
September 29, 2009
Debbie was a brave, astoundingly strong woman. She was also my good and valued friend.
I will miss her greatly.
September 29, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Debbie for over 7 years. Although I haven’t seen her in over two years, I still vividly remember her tenacity and her bravery. I had hoped she would beat it – if anyone could have with her resolve and her good spirits it would have been her. I look forward to meeting her again in an environment free from pain. My deepest sympathy and prayers to her family and friends. With love, Ruth
Andrea Cherry
September 28, 2009
I had the pleasure to work with Debbie on various projects at Genworth and I always enjoyed talking with her. She was a rare combination of strength, cheer and wisdom with a large dose of "no-nonsense" thrown in. She could cut through the politics and egos of the business world and get to the real issue with a smile on her face the whole time. She was very proud of her girls and spoke of them often. Sarah, Laura and Julia, thank you for sharing your mom with the rest of us - she was very special. Please feel free to contact anyone in her Genworth "family" for anything we can do to help. My condolences to her family and friends.
Shana Moore
September 28, 2009
Debbie's heart and spirit were large and contagious. She was such a central part of the Maria's Threads of Hope group at Genworth. We will miss her greatly. I am sorry she is gone from us, but I am happy she is no longer in pain. I hope she and her family can feel the love and gratitude felt by so many who knew her. (Shana, leader of the MTOH group)
Kori Mosley
September 28, 2009
Julia,
We miss you in art class. Since I hardly know you, it has been nice reading the beautiful things that people have written about your mother. Apples don't fall far from their trees so I feel as though I have learned a bit about you through the descriptions of your mother that people have shared. I know that you will miss her terribly and I wish you all the best in this difficult time. Perhaps you can find some solace in your artwork.
June Stanley
September 28, 2009
Debbie will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Her friends and family in the National Stanley Family Association share your loss.
Nancy Fetty
September 28, 2009
Indian Poem author unknown.
I give you this one thought to keep...
I am with you still, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am a diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me gone,
I am with you still in each new dawn.
All of our heartfelt sympathy.
John, Nancy & Brittany Fetty
Ainslie McLees
September 28, 2009
Julia and all her family,
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Share your best memories with each other, now and often in the future. With warm regards,
Gilda Palmer
September 28, 2009
Debbie, my oldest and dearest friend, from the time we first met to your last days, you were always showing me how it was done. Whether it was teaching me a knitting stitch; an answer to one of my millions of questions; to showing me how to be courageous against battling cancer, I know I am who I am because of you’re influence throughout the years.
Sarah, Laura and Julia, please remember your mother is a part of you and you will always have her strength within you.
The “Ya Ya’s” will remember you always.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Pat Fulcher
September 28, 2009
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you go through this extremely difficult time. Debbie was an incredible woman and will truly be missed by all that knew her.
Blake Morris
September 28, 2009
Debbie's intelligence, courage, and good cheer are an inspiration to us all. My condolences to her family
Love, Jenny
September 27, 2009
Sarah, So sorry to hear about your mothers passing. but now you know she will no longer be suffering. Try to be strong. and theres one thing no one can take from you is the all the good memories you have of your mother.
September 27, 2009
Sarah,
So sorry about yor mother.Just know she will live in your heart forever.Just take one day at a time.Try to keep your chin up!It's not easy but, you gotta be strong for your sisters.
Love,Wanda
Glen Allen,Va
Doris Meginley
September 27, 2009
Debbie fought the good fight. Seeing her strength during her battle with cancer gives hope to all who knew her.
James Heron
September 27, 2009
With nearly 35 years at Genworth Financial, Debbie was a fountain of knowledge and a key go-to resource. She had an incredible passion for her work and always kept customers' best interests at the fore of everything that she did. Her bravery and positive mental attitude throughout her battle with cancer was inspirational. Even as she was sporting her knitted caps in the midst of chemotherapy, it was business as usual for her and when asked how she was, she would smile her broadest smile and say "hanging in there!”. Debbie's energetic personality and deep intellect will be greatly missed by many a friend and colleague at Genworth. Our thoughts are with Debbie’s family who has our sincerest sympathy on their loss.
Kathlin Longest
September 27, 2009
From the first day I met Debbie, she was a such a joyful person. Laura and I are best friends and her mother was the strongest women I ever knew. She fought so hard and no matter how sick she was, she was always cheerful. Mama Stanley you were an amazing women and I will never forget you.
In Loving Memory,
Kathlin Longest
sandy creed
September 27, 2009
Debbie was a strong spirit. We are all better for having known her.
Sarah Collette
September 26, 2009
Mama was the best. Words cannot express how courageous and fearless she was, not only in battling cancer but in everyday life.
One of the last things I said to her before she became unconscious to the world was "Mama, you're the strongest woman in the world. You're such a soldier and a warrior", and she replied back, "I want all my children to be warriors and to be strong."
I hope Mama's looking down upon all of her caring and adoring family, friends, and coworkers and smiling upon us.
Love you, Mama. Your loving daughter, Sarah
Victoria Tumblin
September 26, 2009
Debbie had such a beautiful spirit and kind heart. The whole world needs more people like her. She has been a big inspiration to me through my battle against cancer. I will miss you! I'm proud to call you my "Spiritual Sister." I'll never forget you Debbie.
In Loving Memory,
Victoria Cooper Tumblin
Carolyn Nelson
September 26, 2009
It was a joy and a pleasure to know and work with Deborah through the Central VA Stanley Reunion Committee. Her cheerful attitude in everything including her battle with cancer was an inspiration to all of us. We will greatly miss her.
September 26, 2009
Words cannot express my sympathy for the family. Debbie shared her knitted caps with me when I, too, lost my hair from chemotherapy. She lifted my spirits. My condolences to your family.
September 26, 2009
Debbie shared some of her knitted caps with me, when I, too, lost my hair due to chemotherapy. Words cannot express my sympathy. My condolences to your family.
Shirley Lavin
September 26, 2009
I never knew a stronger braver person battling cancer. Rest at ease, Debbie. Many condolences to your family.
Theresa Willson, President, General Stuart Chapter, UDC
September 26, 2009
Oh Debbie, you will be missed by all that knew and loved you! Sarah, Laura and Julie, know that your mother is now your guardian angel. She will always be by your side. She is at peace and no more pain. I will miss you my friend, cousin and UDC sister!
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