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Diane Stanley
1942 - 2019
Diane Stanley
1942 - 2019
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BORN
1942
DIED
2019
Diane Stanley Obituary
Alamogordo - Diane Stanley peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2019 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Diane was born on September 13, 1942 in Ducktown, Tennessee to Charles and Coleete Brown of Turtletown, Tennessee.
Diane spent her younger years in the town of Notrees, Texas with her two sisters, LaNita and Judy. She attended Odessa High School and graduated in 1961. She was very involved in planning of their 50th Class Reunion. Diane attended Odessa College and was selected to be the Sun Carnival Princess 1962 held in El Paso, Texas.
On December 28, 1963, she married Dale Stanley in Lubbock, Texas. They raised three boys who grew up in Notrees and Odessa. While in Odessa, she and Dale owned the Odessa Gun Club - patrons always found her hard at work and she was known for her big smile, hugs and overall warm greetings. No one was a stranger to Diane. She was also an avid trap shooter and accrued many trophies over the years.
In 1990, they moved to Alamogordo where they owned and operated Pro-Lube for over 25 years. One patron stated that she came in to just see Diane, but as a bonus got her oil changed too. Again, Diane never met a stranger.
She is survived by her husband of over 55 years, Dale Stanley of Alamogordo; sister Judy and husband Johnny Van Winkle of Ruidoso; son Charles and wife Catherine of Weatherford, Texas; son Jimmy and wife Heather of Alamogordo; son Tommy and wife Trisha of McKinney, Texas; grandsons -- Charlie Stanley of Alamogordo, PFC Christian Knight of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Aubrey Stanley of Alamogordo, PVT Keegan Stanley of Ft. Lewis, Washington, and Seth Stanley of Alamogordo; granddaughters - Sarah Stanley of Orlando, Florida and Natalie Stanley of Alamogordo; many nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Diane was preceded in death by her father, Charles J. Brown; mother, Coleete Brown; and sister LaNita Funderburk.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 2 pm at Alamogordo Funeral Home 2301 First Street, Alamogordo, NM. Reception to follow at Margo's Mexican restaurant.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Alamogordo.
The Stanley family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Scenic Chapel to direct the services.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.hamiltonodell.com.
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Gloria Bailey
December 4, 2019
My condolences to the family from Ray Bailey and myself Gloria Bailey.
Diane was such a fun person. Loved to go to the business and share stories and jokes with her. RIP Diane.
December 3, 2019
Diane and her best friend Frances are together, having a Great time in the CASINO in the sky!!! She was a great friend and will be very missed. RIP Diane. My condolences to the family. Tami Foor
December 2, 2019
Diane was my first girlfriend. We had our first date on my 8th birthday in Notrees. We went out for Mexican food and then to a "picture show" in Odessa. We were pals throughout the elementary school years and beyond. We kept up with each throughout our lives. Diane was as fine as any person I have ever met. I loved the person she was. She had the most important gift of all, the gift of making others feel good about themselves. Rest well, my friend. See you on the other side some day. Michael Lewis Moore
1981 OHS Class Reunion
Flo Nell
December 1, 2019
Recalling many memories we shared brings a smile to my lips. You are missed. Prayers and thoughts for your love ones. FloNell
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