Sydney Stanley

Sydney Stanley obituary, Evans, GA

Sydney Stanley

Sydney Stanley Obituary

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EVANS, Ga. - Sydney Stanley, 6, entered into rest on Sunday, August 22, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 4:00PM on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Greg Porterfield, Rev. Adam Roberts, Rev. Chris Laskey, and Rev. Pat Williams officiating. Sydney was a student at Riverside Elementary School. She loved to dance and was a student at Martinez - Evans Dance Studio. Sydney loved her brothers and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved animals especially her pets. Although her birth proved to be difficult, Sydney was a fighter and she was all her life. Survivors include her parents, Mike and Jenny Stanley of Evans, GA, two brothers, Logan Stanley and Mason Stanley of Evans, GA, maternal grandmother, Linda Buchanan of Columbus, GA, paternal grandmother, Wanda Johnson and husband Jimmy of Hamilton, GA, paternal grandfather, Wayne Stanley and wife Donna of Fortson , GA, her pets, Max, Emmy, and Tiger. Sydney was preceded in death by her grandfather, Sonny Buchanan of Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the funeral home. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Columbia County Humane Society, P.O. Box 204771, Martinez, GA 30907 or Wesley United Methodist Church, 825 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at: www.plattsfuneralhome.com . Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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August 31, 2010

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August 29, 2010

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August 27, 2010

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Thomas and Marilyn Beasley and Family

August 31, 2010

Stanley Family,
You are in our prayers. We pray for strength and peace for your family today and each day.

August 29, 2010

Stanley Family,
We are new to your neighborhood and we just wanted to express our condolences. It seems as though Sydney touched many lives in such a positive way. We cannot pretend to imagine what you are going through, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, daily. God Bless.
The Shealy Family

Rachael Wiggins

August 27, 2010

Jenny and Mike,
Many years ago my daughter died shortly after she was born. I cannot find words to express my sympathy for you and your family. But I do know that our girls are forever lambs in the bosom of Jesus. He will hold them until we meet again. I will continue to pray for your peace.

August 27, 2010

We are so saddened by your loss. Your family have been and will contiune to be in our daily prayers. Our hearts break for each one of you. Your neighbors and friends through Christ,

Grady and Jennifer Blanchard

Melinda Baker Patterson

August 27, 2010

I dont have the words... but simply just wanted you all to know that people that dont know you are praying for you. My heart breaks for your family, as I can only imagine there to be no greater loss or pain. My children go to RES as well, so we live not far from you....I am touched at the memorial for Sydney...as I pass by your neighborhood each day I will continue to think of you all & continue to lft you up in prayer. I pray God gives you the peace & comfort that is so desparately needed.

August 27, 2010

Iknow this is very hard for you to undertake and I know you will miss your loving grand child. Linda I will be thinking of you and your family. God bless you in the days ahea

Your Friend,
Charles Brown, your co-worker at the Motor Pool

Rebecca Wiggins

August 27, 2010

Jenny & Mike & family - I am praying continuously for your peace. My heart breaks for you. "There are times in our lives when the winds around us are too powerful to stand against; yet in the midst of the storm, the presence of the Lord is stronger than ever." I love you.

The Baker Family

August 26, 2010

I read the story in the newspaper and my heart was broken. Having lost a child last year, I understand how you feel. Only time will ease the pain. Friends and family will mean a great deal during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jennie & Thomas Hodges

August 26, 2010

Our hearts break for your loss. Our prayers go with you during this time. May God give you strength and peace.
We do not know you personally, but also attend Wesley.

Ty & Fern Taylor

August 26, 2010

Jenny & Mike, we can not even imagine what you are going through. Just know that you are loved deeply by our lord and your friends and family. If there is ever anything that we can do please call. We will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.

August 26, 2010

There are no words to describe the feeling of sorrow wh have for your family. We pray daily for God to help you find the peace and strenght to deal with your loss. Please know that we will always be there to help you in any way we can.

The Quesenberry Family

Rodney, Laurie, Jackson, Logan & Maggie

Charity/John Marcus

August 26, 2010

John and I are praying for all of you, God Bless you Mike and Jenny; we are lifting you and the boys up in prayer!!!

Amy Brahm

August 26, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this sad time.
I pray that God will wrap his arms around you all and give you peace as you try to move on from this tragic accident.
I do not know you all, but my daughter, Bella is in Sydney's Kindergarten class this year. She keeps telling me that Sydney is her friend and that her heart is very sad. Sydney will be missed by many.
Much love to you all...

Pamela Lucas

August 26, 2010

May this candle always burn in Memory of Sydney Stanley.

CaryAnn Williamson

August 26, 2010

Jenny and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers and we serve the God who holds us in the palm of HIS hands. I pray that He gives you peace and comfort during this tragic time. And know that Heaven is now even more beautiful!! We love you.

Kim Helton

August 26, 2010

Brett and I, our family and close friends are lifting you and Jenny and the boys up in prayer. This is a tragic loss that words can not describe. We are praying for God to walk with you and hold you up during this difficult time. May Gods peace surround you and carry you.

Gordon Cooksey

August 26, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chaffin's

August 26, 2010

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow; you are in our prayers. Doyte, Cathy, Courtney & Tyler Chaffin

Pam Williams

August 26, 2010

Wanda and family. I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. May God be with you and your family in the days and weeks to come.

This is my son Colin.

Katie Hart

August 26, 2010

My name is Katie Hart. My son Colin was in Sydney's class with Miss. Beth at Wesley. We have since moved away but when I heard of the news I wanted to let your family know that you will be in our prayers. There are no words that I could say to help in this matter but know mother to mother my heart is broken for you and your family. May god comfort you and hold you in his arms and give you the strength you need. With love and care, Katie Hart

Ashley Knapp

August 26, 2010

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Know that you are loved.

The Cooper Family

August 26, 2010

Our hearts break just thinking of your loss and all words seem inadequate for this tragedy. Please know that we love you and will continue to pray for each of you!!

Dowdell's

August 26, 2010

To the STANLEY Family, may our GOD be with you at this difficult time. I am praying for you whole family that you find strength in this time of bereavement.

August 26, 2010

Mike and Jenny, my prayers are with you during this sad time. I pray for God to give you the strength you will need now and in the days to come.
Jo Ann Boren Jones Columbus, Ga.

Traci Beckum

August 26, 2010

No words can really help to ease the loss you bear, please know that you are close in every thought and prayer.

"Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight."

Lynn Miller

August 26, 2010

I am praying, on behalf of your family, for comfort that only God can give...

Stacey Gibson

August 26, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve

Theresa F

August 26, 2010

I pray the Good Lord wraps your family in His loving arms always, especially at this difficult time. Your loving Sydney is now your very special angel!! God bless you!

Cathy

August 25, 2010

To the Stanley family, We are so sorry for your loss. Sydney was in my class at Mothers Day Out. What a sweet little girl! Please know that we are all praying for you at First Baptist of Evans Pre-School. Evans, Georgia

Stacy Petersen

August 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your Loss. May God be with your family during this time and always until you see your angel again...

The Warren Family

August 25, 2010

Our family is so saddened by your loss, but we know that Sydney is with our Lord. We pray for healing and comfort for your family.

Martinez GA

August 25, 2010

As soon as the story came on I started praying for this family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know it will be difficult for a long time. My prayers and heartfult sorrow to you and I know God is an Awesome God and has you in his hands and will surrond you with his love.

Tina Nicholas

August 25, 2010

Another Angel has been added to Heaven. I am so sorry for your family's loss - I read the article in the newspaper and it just broke my heart. I can't even begin to imagine your feeling of loss, but please know your family will be in our prayers. The Nicholas Family, Columbus, Georgia

Candace Willis

August 25, 2010

Mike and Jenny we want you to know we are praying for youall so so sorry. Michael and Candace Willis

The Stokes Family

August 25, 2010

We cannot even imagine the pain and hurt your family is going through right now. We do know of a Comforter who will be with you during this difficult and painful time. May the love of Jesus Christ be with you all. Our prayers are with you.

Kristan Flores

August 25, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lori Branch

August 25, 2010

Mike, Jenny, Logan and Mason,
We were so very saddened to hear about Sydney. Our thoughts are with you and we are praying that God will comfort you and give you peace.

Nichole Cosden

August 25, 2010

I pray that God gives your family strength and comfort at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 25, 2010

We do not know your family, however, we are parents and that makes us have one thing in common, the love for ours and others children. We are praying for your family. We pray that God will give you strength and comfort.

Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Sapp Family

Pat Etemadi

August 25, 2010

Mike and Jenny, I am so sadden to hear about your lovely daughter. My prayers are with you and your boys. Sydney was a beautiful little girl that I bet was filled with so much energy and love. She will remain in your hearts forever. I am sending you many many prayers and much love during this time and in the years to come.
Pat

Carolyn Free

August 25, 2010

Dear Stanley Family,
I do not know you but I share in your grief and sorrow for the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. I was so sad when I heard about your tragic loss My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love and promise of eternal life bring you comfort.

Cheryl Hutto

August 25, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Clegg

August 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort at this time and in the days ahead.
Love, Alex Clegg & Family

Sherry Brisendine

August 25, 2010

Mike, Jenny, Logan and Mason,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time.

Eric, Sherry and Tori Brisendine

Gollmer Family

August 25, 2010

We pray for strength, peace and understanding for your family in the days to come.

Jacqui Farrell

August 25, 2010

Only God can see you through this very difficult time. Allow yourselves to lean strongly on him.

Grossman Family

August 25, 2010

Mike, Jenny, Logan and Mason, Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish there was more that we could do. Please don't hesitate to call on us in your time on sorrow. Praying you feel the comfort of the Lord with you always,

Diane Bennett

August 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My son, Wade Bennett, was devastated when he called on Sunday. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. "The Lord my God holds my right hand; He is the Lord, Who says to me, Fear not; I will help you! Isaiah 41:13" Praying.

Tami Herrick

August 25, 2010

Dear Stanley Family, Words fail us at a time such as this. I pray you are comforted in knowing that MANY prayers are being said for your family. May
God hold you in His arms during the months to come and may His love give you the strength to go on. Ian speaks so fondly of Mason, we are praying for you!!

John, Tami and Ian Herrick

Stephanie Nacovsky

August 25, 2010

May God be with you during this difficult time. We are praying for you. With Sympathy,

Stephanie and Jordan Nacovsky

Jo Anne Christopher

August 25, 2010

Jenny,

My heart goes out to you and your family during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Middlebrooks

August 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you all.

Scott Finley

August 25, 2010

I can't begin to imagine the pain your family is feeling. May the love of family & friends surround you and help you in this difficult time......

Brenda Buckley

August 25, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

August 25, 2010

Stanley Family,
Your prayers are with us at this time of pain and grieving. We will miss Sydney's face.
All of the staff of Build A Bear Workshop

Kim Newsome Watson

August 25, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Linda Walker

August 25, 2010

It is hard for us all to understand why..
Sydney is now one of Gods special angels.
I pray God will hold you and your family close. I pray that your family will find peace and comfort. How lovely to see the Evans community pulled together in prayer for your family.

dot dugan

August 25, 2010

I did not know Sydney but wanted to give my condolence to the family of such a beauiful little girl. my pray will be God will hold you close and give you comfort.

MaryBeth Welch

August 25, 2010

Jenny and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your little girl Sydney. I pray that you may find comfort in God's words and comfort from those near you that love and care for you. With deepest sympathy,

August 25, 2010

I can not imagine the pain of this loss. My heart and prayers are with your whole family. Has hard as it may be at this moment, please have faith in God, he is who stenghtens you.
God be with you,
Ann Powell

Marian Boler

August 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you doing this time and forever. So sorry for your loss and pain.

Angela Sanders

August 25, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tony Crosby

August 25, 2010

Mike & Jenny,

We cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing. We are holding you close in our hearts in prayer.

In Christ,
Tony & Lisa Crosby

Carole Brooks

August 25, 2010

She is the most beautiful little girl. A light like this will never go out. My prayers are with you.

Jennifer Evans & Family

August 25, 2010

Mike & Family:
May your faith guide you through this and your love of GOD bond you together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beverly Newsome

August 25, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your little angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know that God will help you and give you the strength you need.

Debbie Dietz

August 25, 2010

Jenny and family,
Words just cannot express by heart felt feelings for you and what you are going through. Know that I am praying for you and your entire family during the time of this tragic loss. I pray for strength and comfort.

Tammy Norris

August 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know your family personally, but I do have a 6 yr old daughter and I can only imagine the pain you are going through. This has really hit me in a way I can't even explain. You are in my prayers.

A Reader

August 25, 2010

I did not know this beautiful litte girl
and i do not know the family, but my heart goes out to each and everyone ofyou
along with my prayers
God Bless You

Marion Moore

August 25, 2010

Rest in peace sweet Angel. Gone , but forever in our Hearts !

August 25, 2010

God is Great...God Is God... I am so very sorry for your unthinkable loss. Hold on to each other.

Bill and Becki Hull

August 25, 2010

Mike, Jenny, Logan, and Mason, we are heartsick for you as you face this terrible loss. Hold each other tight and allow God to comfort you. Our prayers are with you. Bill and Becki Hull

Bridgett Harrison

August 25, 2010

I have no idea what you are going through right now but I know your hearts are broken. May God surround you with his loving arms and comfort you until you and Sydney meet again.

Charmaine Clark

August 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jill & Shane Robbins

August 25, 2010

I know you are in heaven being held by Papa. We love you our little ray of light and you will be surely missed. Love you Jenny, Mike, Mason and Logan, Love, the Robbins Clan

August 25, 2010

To the Stanley Family,
I hope it brings some kind of peace to you at this time to know that our family and many that I've spoke to in the neighborhood are so deeply at a loss for you all right now and we are all praying for you all to be able to find peace with this in time. I've stopped every morning outside your house on my way to work and said a prayer that the Lord stays very close to you all through this time.
God bless you all.

EE, Stephen & Haylee

August 25, 2010

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Words cannot begin to express the sorrow we feel. We love you all!!!

Lisa Palmer

August 25, 2010

May the outpouring of love and support be of comfort to your family at this time. We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Sydney. We hope that you will be able to feel God's presence in every hug and act of kindness to your family.

Rusty and Lisa Palmer

Marshall and Catherine McClellan

August 25, 2010

May the Lord give your family strength during this tragic loss of your sweet Sydney.
Catherine and I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy. God bless your family.

Cindy Westberry

August 25, 2010

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to this family!! My prayers are with ya'll!!!

Brenda Woodruff

August 25, 2010

Even though I do not know you, my heart and prayers go with you in this time of grief. I cried tears of sorrow when I heard of this unfortunate accidental tragedy. I know that God will look out for you. Keep strong and he will get you through this.

Joanna Wise MacDonald

August 25, 2010

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Joanna, Kellyn-Brook Wise and Family

August 25, 2010

I do not know this little girl, but my heart aches for her family. I am so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in her memories and that you were blessed with her even for a short time.

Jason & Beth Troiano

August 25, 2010

Mike, Jenny, Logan & Mason,

Our hearts are breaking for you as you face this tremendous loss. May God's love bring you comfort and peace.

Susan Guillebeau

August 25, 2010

I cannot imagine what your family is going through. My heart hurts for your precious loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Taylor Bargeron
Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarden class

Brenda Gross (Renee's mom)

August 25, 2010

Jenny and family,

While words could never express my sorrow for the loss of your beautiful child, please know that my heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God comfort and guide you through the coming days.

Jennifer Lavallee

August 25, 2010

My heart and prayers are with the Stanley family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort.

Wyndi Trexler

August 25, 2010

Mike,
You and your family are in my prayers. My heart absolutely breaks for you. Hopefully you can find some peace in knowing that one day you will see her again and right now she's up there running around and dancing her little heart away for Jesus. Wyndi Trexler, Salisbury, NC

Janice Johnson

August 25, 2010

Sydney I will miss you terribly!!! My thoughts and prays are with the whole family everyday!! I will see you again my little sunshine!!! Janice Johnson

Mary Dyke

August 25, 2010

Mike, I hope that you receive some comfort from knowing your many friends and co-workers are praying for you and your family during this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

David & Marlo Key

August 25, 2010

Mike & Jenny, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan Borror

August 25, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss, and I know that no words can ever take away your pain. I just pray that God will be with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Amye von Seebach

August 25, 2010

Jenny,
I will not even try to find words to express my deep sympathy for you, Mike and the boys. This is an unimaginable tragedy and loss. Our thought are with you. I will be there tomorrow.

Darlene Elledge

August 25, 2010

I cannot imagine what you are going through right now. I pray that in the days and weeks ahead that Jesus Christ our Lord will be with you and help you through this terrible time. Thinking of you and our prayers are with you.

Stephen Kendrick Jr

August 25, 2010

I cannot imagine the feeling that you are going through right now. We are thinking of you and will be in our prayers.

DeDe Wilson

August 25, 2010

May God be with you during this difficult time. We are praying for you. With Sympathy,
Bryan, DeDe, Kristen & Tyler Wilson

The Steele Family

August 25, 2010

Our hearts are heavy right now. Know that our prayers are with all of you.

Missi Neskorik

August 25, 2010

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that you find comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ in the days and weeks to come.

Gregg Hemann

August 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss.

Lisa Tyler

August 25, 2010

We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympothy,
Wyman, Lisa, Clint, Max, and Lane

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