Sarah Stanley

Sarah Tucker Stanley CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Stanley passed away Thursday morning, September 17, 2015. She was 96 years old. Sarah was born May 1, 1919 in Concord, NC, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Annie Howell Tucker. She was a 1937 graduate of Concord High School. She was a retiree of the Social Security Administration where she served as a Claim Developer. Sarah loved her church and singing in the choir at Chantilly Baptist Church now Cornerstone. She enjoyed her Sunday School Class in her later years at Cornerstone. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Luther H. Cook and Edwin E. Stanley; and brother, Archie L. Tucker. Mrs. Stanley enjoyed the antique car associations that Ed was a member of. We cannot forget her love that she had for her Chihuahuas, Cookie and Bambi. Mrs. Stanley is survived by numerous nieces and nephews including special nieces, Martha Tucker House and Karen Redfern and special nephew, Craig Stanley; two great-nephews, Christopher and Brian House; and one great-great-nephew, Dillon House; sister-in-law, Frances Crook; and numerous cousins. The graveside service is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 19th of September, 2015, at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road in Mint Hill, with the Dr. Rev. Steve Ayers, of McGill Baptist Church, officiating. A visitation will be held following the service at the graveside. The family would like to thank the dedicated and compassionate staff of Wilora Lake Lodge and The Cove, now Brookdale East for the great care that they showed Sarah over the past 20 years. A special thank you goes to Nancy Smaragdis for her efforts, guidance, and support. In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, contributions in Sarah's memory may be directed to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28227. Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.