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Neva Stanley Obituary

STANLEY, NEVA DELL.
Neva Dell Stanley was born August 21, 1939 to the late Earnest and Ida Lee Williams in Vidalia, GA. She entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was formerly employed with Curtin Livery Service as a driver, Sylvan Manor in Food Preparation, Side Affect West as a bartender and cook, Stanley's Southern Hospitality as a cook. Her spiritual needs were met at Faith Revival Center, where she served as a faithful member, Church Mother, Choir Member, School Teacher on the Security Team and a Church Custodian. She was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Lee Nelson Williams and sister, Earnell Williams. She is survived by her children, Cordell (Rosa) Wooden, Edward (Angela) Terrell, Randolph Phillips, LaVonn (Maria) Drake, Ulysses (Tracey) Stanley, Jr., Deborah D. Stanley, Gwendolyn (Samuel) Williams, William C. Stanley, Eric Stanley, April (Wade) Stanley and Solomon D. Stanley, her siblings, Theawander (Hazel) Williams, Quinell Bright, Patricia (Charlie) Cummings, Vera (Darrel) Grimes, twenty-eight grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of other nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Stratford, 1301 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT with Bishop James Shannon, officiating. Friends are invited to the viewing at from 10am-11 am at the church. Interment is private.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Feb. 6, 2016.

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Vera & Darrel Grimes

January 31, 2022

Love you, iam still missing you . not a day goes by that I do not think of you. And the rest of the family. I am missing your son Cordell oh how I miss him. Say hello to them all. You are gone my dear sister but never forgotten.always in my heart.

Melvyn Wheeler

February 9, 2016

To the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Regina Wakefield

February 9, 2016

My condolences to the Stanley Family, your mother, sister , grandmother and friend was a sweet, kind mother. She always was smiling when I seen her. My prayers are with you all.

TWANA JOHNSON

February 9, 2016

GOD, HAS SELECTED ANOTHER ANGEL TO COME HOME.MAY REST PEACEFULLY.

Chas. E. Jones

February 9, 2016

Morning Ulysses, I know that you and your family are being held up by your strong spiritual faith right now .... and moving forward remember He's right there by your side. My prayers to your familiy

Brenda and Percy Christian

February 8, 2016

Ulysses and Tracey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we pray that God will hold you in His arms and give you the comfort that you need. God bless you and much love to you both (and the family).

shunu Bryant

February 8, 2016

You are going to be missed so much. Love you mother Stanley. Love you.

Tamika Riddick

February 8, 2016

Mother Stanley will truly be missed. Such a sweet spirit.

February 8, 2016

Beloved Family...

"May precious memories always linger"...

Lovingly,

Riley and Cerise Johnson and Family...

February 8, 2016

On behalf of The New Britain Usher Unit and all of its members, I extend our deepest sympathy. Although many of our members had not had the joy to know your mother-in-law please know that our continued prayers will be with you & the family always. Charles A. Smith Jr., President, New Britain Usher Unit

Deborah Payne

February 7, 2016

To: All Neva's family, May God give you the peace that passes all understanding. I'll remember all the good times we had. Love you all.

vraig oldham

February 6, 2016

God has one new angel my god bless this family through this rough time in there lives from the oldham family.

Victoria Wheeler

February 6, 2016

I remember you from childhood days growing up with your children. You were a warm gentle lady with a big smile. A down to earth spirit that can light up any room. May your soul rest in eternal peace!

February 6, 2016

twins my heart goes out to your whole family you only one

February 5, 2016

may you rest in peace you are a special women enjoyed working with you will be missed rip your friend Debbie thibault

February 5, 2016

I am missing you so much right now my dear sister. when my husband Darrel and visit with on Sunday 1/31/16 we were sitting and laughing reminiscing about the past. Never did we think that this was our last visit. I am glad that I got to kiss you and speak the words I Love You, and to hear you repeat those words back to me. For this I am grateful. Love you always. Rest in Peace until we meet again.
Your Baby Sister Vera Williams Grimes Darrel Grimes Brother-in- Law.

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