Dorothy Lillian Stansberry

Stansberry, Lillian, age 95, passed away March 4, 2015 the journey began over 80 years ago by faith has now ended in sight. Born December 14, 1919 in Cocke County. Long time member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and a member of Faithful Workers S.S. Class. Preceded in death by her parents, Jay Nat and Clyde Stevenson Thompson; and her husband of 65 years, William P. Stansberry; brother, Rev. Ruble Thompson; grandson, Jeffery Ray Stansberry. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Joe and Wanda Stansberry Williams, Connie and Clara Stansberry, Billy and Pat Stansberry, Kenneth and Delsie Stansberry, J. Ricky and Janet Stansberry; grandchildren, Todd and (Jamie), Scott, Chris, Jay and (Alisha) Stansberry, Kim and (Raymond) Ingram, Shelly Wilson, Angie and (Chris) Milligan, April and (Nathan) Cole; great grandchildren, Meghan and( Dustin) Moore, Allison, Sarah, Eli, Ellie, Kynzie, Ashlyn, Haley, Whitney, Carson, Cameron; great great grandchildren, Casen; sister-in-law, Maxine Stansberry and brother-in-law, Joe Kraut. Many loving nieces and nephews. Many friends that meant a great deal to her especially Millie Lyle and Linda Smith. The family will receive friends Friday from 5pm – 7 pm with the service to follow at Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Rd., Knoxville, TN 37912 with Dr. George Gilbert and Rev. Maston Jackson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 pm at Byrd's Chapel Cemetery Saturday for the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ridgeview Baptist Church food ministry, 6125 Lacy Rd., Knoxville, TN 37912. Grandsons will be the pallbearers. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com