P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Willis Laron Stanley, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Willis Laron Stanley, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Willis LaronStanley

Date of Birth December 3, 1945
Passed Away On December 9, 2022
At Age 77 years
Resident of Star City, AR
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Our Brother, Willis Laron Stanley, was born on December 03, 1945, to the late A.D. and Lexcie Stanley. He transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 09, 2022, at Gardner Nursing Home around 2:30 p.m. at the age of 77.

Willis was born and raised in Cominto, Arkansas. Even though Willis was disabled he was an extremely hard-working man, kept his bedroom in immaculate shape…He believed cleanliness was next to Godliness and He LOVED the outdoors. Willis was the family greeter and loved shaking hands.

Willis was a member of Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church and was baptized under Reverend Kent J. Broughton.

Willis was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his stepmother, three brothers: James Stanley, A.D. Stanley Jr., Richard Stanley, and two sisters: Doris Jean Stanley, Judy Stanley Fair.

Willis leaves to cherish his memories, his sisters, Dorothy Bilton (Vallejo California), Nancy (James) Williams, Carolyn (Alfonzo) Peer, Vera Wiley, Jewel (Odell) Davis, Cathy Ridgel, all of (Monticello, Arkansas). Linnie (Jay) Edwards (McKinney, Texas). His brothers, Chester Stanley (Sacramento, California). Curtis Stanley (Panhandle, Texas). Fred Stanley (Omaha, Nebraska). Parnell Stanley, Kenneth (Margie) Stanley both of (Monticello, Arkansas). Wozell (Alinka) Stanley of (Star City, Arkansas). Willie Smith (Shirley) of (Chicago, Illinois). Willis was also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews other family and friends.
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Services

Visitation

Visitation

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71655

December 16, 2022

from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

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Service

Homegoing Celebration

Pilgrim Rest A.m.e. Church

522 North Bailey

Monticello, AR, 71655

December 17, 2022

at 1:00 p.m.

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Interment

Gethsemane Cemetery

Cominto, AR

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Condolences (3)

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Velinda A. James-Woodard Monticello, AR December 16, 2022
"I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle Willis when I was growing up. He always made you feel welcomed whenever anyone came to visit, opening the doors, shaking your hand and making sure you had somewhere to sit when you walked into the house. He was a kind small GIANT and he loved BIG and worked HARD!"
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Relinka Miller Maumelle, AR December 14, 2022
"He will be missed. Sending my condolences 💐"
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Melanie Rawls Monticello, AR December 13, 2022
"Praying for peace and comfort"
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