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Sarah Stanley Obituary
Chesapeake - Sarah Stanley, 88, of the 500 block of Marcus Court, passed away December 22, 2011 at Virginia Beach Healthcare and Rehab. She was born July 9, 1923 in Washington, N.C. to the late Lydia Battle. She was a housewife and a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Earnestine Coleman, Mary Sharpe and Joann Godfrey; three sons, Herbert L. Stanley, Leroy D. Stanley, Jr. and Alexander Stanley; four sisters, Pearl Bonner, Ollie Moore, Emma Gillis and Annie Woolard; two brothers, William Bryant and Peter Bryant; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held, 1pm, Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Norfolk, Va., Bishop K.W. Brown, officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake, Va. Condolences offered to the family at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com
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Gloria "Gi-Gi' & Freddie Basnight
December 29, 2011
Earnestine,Mary,Joann,Herbert,Leroy,Alex and the extended family,
I am praying for the family. I walked in your shoes earlier this year. Your mother was truly a beautiful person. She treated Fred and I as though we were one of her own. At times like these...it is only God who can speak the words that calm the sea, still the wind, and ease the pain. So lean on Him and you will never walk alone.
Perlene Montgomery
December 28, 2011
Hello Alex,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I recall you mentioning a few light-hearted moments shared with your Mom. Please know that my prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
December 28, 2011
We will miss you Ms. Sarah for all the wonderful times we had at your house. God has taken you to be with Mr. Stanley and I know nothing can make you be any happier than to be with GOD and Leroy Stanley and I'm happy for you. In life you prepared a lot of great meals and all those pineapple cakes just for me without the coconut and I always appreciated that. Thank you for being a great person. I feel like I was part of the family I never needed Joe or Mary with me to come see you thanks for the warmness.
Much Love,
Kyle
Karen Johnson
December 27, 2011
Earnestine Stanley Coleman and her extended family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I see a beautiful picture of your mom, grandma and aunt: Sarah Elizabeth Stanley. She is truly beautiful. Please cherish the beautiful memories you have of her. Lean on to God for strength and comfort for I know He will embrace you with His love and tender care. Your mom is at the bright side of the tunnel and she's now with her bestie: God.
Much hugs,
Karen Johnson
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