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Mrs. Ethel Vera Stansell, 87, of Richardson, TX, formerly of Hermleigh, TX, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Lindan Park Rehabilitation Center in Richardson, TX. A funeral service for Mrs. Stansell will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Bell-Cypert-Seale Chapel with Reverend Danny Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stansell was born on December 30, 1937, to Howard and Sadie Mae (Dulap) Shifflett in Snyder, TX. She married Raymond Dee Stansell Sr. on December 7, 1956, in Snyder. Mr. Stansell preceded Vera in death on December 29, 2002. Mrs. Stansell was a licensed LVN for Mitchell County Hospital for 23 years. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her,
Daughter,
Rebecca Ann Stansell-Bowling of Richardson, TX;
1 Son,
Barney Ray Stansell of Canyon City, CO;
1 Sister,
Edith Witte of Snyder, TX;
7 Grandchildren,
and 12 Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her,
Husband,
Raymond Dee Stansell Sr.;
Parents,
Howard and Sadie Shifflett;
1 Son,
Raymond Dee Stansell Jr.;
1 Sister,
Maggie Barnes;
and 3 Brothers,
Horace Shifflett,
Ernest Shifflett,
Earl Shifflett.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3101 College Avenue, Snyder, TX 79549
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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