Helen Mae Stanley of North Little Rock passed away September 27,2005 after having lived a charmed life. Born in 1913, the daughter of Francis Chester and Flora Victoria Barnett George, she lived her early years in the Russellville area.
Helen had a wonderful and exciting life with her husband of 62 years, Charles Herbert Stanley. During his tenure as a special agent and inspector with the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover, they lived in Oklahoma, Little Rock, New York City during WWII, and then 26 years in Washington, DC before retiring to North Little Rock. Helen was always active in her local community, having been president of the Annandale Women's Club, a hospital volunteer, and a tutor in a local elementary school. She was passionate about her church, Christ Episcopal, and was active in the altar and flower guilds, a member of the women's circle, and worked every Monday in the church office. She loved art, music, fashion, bridge, golfing, and working in her beautiful yard.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers, Hadley George and Sidney George. She is survived by her brothers; Robert George and Gene Lemley and wife Pat, and many loving nephews, nieces and cousins.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Christ Episcopal Church. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be sent to Christ Episcopal Church, 509 South Scott Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 or to the charity of your choosing.
