Keith Stanley

Keith Stanley obituary, Waynesboro, MS

Keith Stanley

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Keith Stanley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Waynesboro Chapel - Waynesboro on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Mr. Keith Stanley, 70, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Thursday, September 8, 1955, to the late Thomas Kenneth Stanley and Nellie Ruth Stanley. He was a member of Waynesboro First Methodist of Waynesboro where he served as Sunday School Teacher for many years. Keith will always be remembered as the Voice of the Wayne Academy Jaguars. He worked as a Territory Manager for Lard Oil Company.
Mr. Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Kenneth Stanley and Nellie Ruth Stanley; brother, Kenneth Alan "Shorty" Stanley; Brother-In-Law, Gerald "Curly" Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Tanya Rogers Stanley of Waynesboro, MS, three daughters, Beth Stanley Jones (Robert) of Shubuta, MS, Mary Katherine Stanley of Waynesboro, MS, and Alana Faith Gutierrez (Christian) of Madison, MS; two grandchildren, Mallory Paige Golden and Liam Cosai Seals; brother, Kevan Stanley of Waynesboro, MS; sister, Karen Williams of Hattiesburg, MS; a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Stanley will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Waynesboro First Methodist, Waynesboro, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM Friday, October 31, 2025, at Waynesboro First Methodist in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Chuck Frankenfeld officiating. Interment will be in Wayne Haven United Methodist Cemetery in Wayne County, MS.

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Oct

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12:00 p.m.

Waynesboro First Methodist Church

701 Turner Street, Waynesboro 39367

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