J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Stanley, Stephen M.

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Stephen M. Stanley, 46, of Chester, passed away Thursday December 28, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Carlton & Juanita Rowe Stanley. He was a member of the Chester Outreach Church of the Nazarene, an ordained minister of the Nazarene Church, a Pittsburg Steelers fan, retired carrier from the Richmond Post Office, and was honorably discharged from The United States Navy September 29, 1983, where he was a First Class Engineer aboard a nuclear fast attack submarine. He is survived by his loving wife Connie Stanley; daughters, Jessica M. & Rachel E. Stanley; brother, Ronnie Stanley & wife Mary; sister, Becky Davis; loving aunt, Shirley Smither; father & mother-in-law Lenny & Grace Hall; sister-in-law, Karen Browder & husband, Steve; and numerous nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends tonight 6:00-8:00 PM at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel Saturday, December 30, at 1:00 PM. Interment will be Wednesday January 3, 2007 at 1:00 PM in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia Virginia. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Chester Outreach Nazarene Church 13930 Happy Hill Road Chester, Virginia 23831. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Connie,
Leon & I are here for you & the girls in the upcoming days . Our thoughts and prayers are with you, but we are here when you want to call, chat, pray, or even cry. We are so sorry about Steve's passing. We shall never forget the way that Steve ministered to our own kids over the past years. We cannot ever forget all of the time, effort, prayer, and support that you and Steve have invested into our own kids through various church ministries, the times that you had them in your home, the gas that Steve used to come
out of his way to transport them to and from church. God bless you, comfort you, and give you
peace that passeth all understanding. You are loved, prayed for, and appreciated more than you
will ever know. Steve will always be a part of my heart and memories.

Always here for you,

Leon & Sherian

Posted by: Sherian Figard at December 31, 2006 08:04 PM

Dear Connie,
I was saddend to discover that Steve had passed away. I am sorry that I had lost contact with you guys over the years. However, I will always remember all the great times we had and Steve's friendly personality and "Big Smile". I pray that you find comfort during this time.

Love,
John O

Posted by: John Overbey at December 30, 2006 01:01 PM

Connie and girls, Steve was a great husband and father. I pray you are all taking comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering and attending the biggest STEELER'S game of his life!!!!!! His crazy sense of humor will be missed by all who work with you Connie. You are in my prayers. Love Mary Anne

Posted by: Mary Anne Rutledge at December 30, 2006 10:19 AM

Connie, Jessica, Rachel, Grace, Lenny and family, I was told years ago that if we remember and speak often of the good times we shared with someone, they will always be with us and memories of pain and suffering will fade.
Conrad

Posted by: Gracie and Conrad at December 29, 2006 09:52 PM

To the bereaved family,

Although I don't really know you, I did know Carlton and Juanita, and I do know Shirley Smithers. I am part of Southside Nazarene Church, in God's family. I lost my pastor-husband shortly after Juanita passed away, so I was able to understand Carlton's stages of grief, even though it's not the same for everybody. May you know peace at this intense time. Love, Elsie

Posted by: Elsie Koolhaas at December 29, 2006 05:55 PM

Dear Connie,
I'm so sad that I never got to meet Steve. It was good to read the obit and learn more about him but I so wanted to have him introduced by you. I know that day will still happen when we are all together in heaven. Someday soon I hope we will see an end to all this suffering and there will be no more dying. I'm still praying for you and I know that God is faithful and will answer. I wish I could be there. Someday we will meet.
Love always
Susan

Posted by: Susan Elliott at December 29, 2006 10:39 AM