Leota J. Stanley Obituary (1933 - 2022)

Leota J. Stanley, 88 of Stonington passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 9:55 p.m. at her home in Stonington, IL. She was born on June 24, 1933 in Illiopolis, IL the daughter of Elmer and Frieda (Stanton) Ray. She married Dale Stanley on March 25, 1951 in Kincaid, IL. She worked at the Telephone Company as an operator, Sewing Factory in Kincaid, Borg Warner and she had in home child care business. She is survived by her Husband: Dale Stanley of Stonington, IL; Daughters: Pamela (Patrick) Hancock of Taylorville, IL; Lori (Mike) McChristy of Mt. Zion, IL and Tonya (Ronnie) Gatons of Herrick, IL; Son: Don Stanley (Tracy Ward) of Stover, MO; Eleven Grandchildren; Fourteen Great-Grandchildren; Sister: Phyllis Bouvet of Columbia, MO; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Jack Ray and Mike Ray, Twin Sister: Leona Isaacs and Sister: Bonnie Houston. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 11:00-12:00 Noon at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 12:00 Noon at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Rev. Jason Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Taylorville. Memorials may be made to Christian County Animal Control 300 S. Baughman Rd. Taylorville, IL 62568. Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.