of Scotland, AR
February 16, 1924 - January 8, 2018
Vivian Dorothy Mae Stanley, 93, of Scotland, Arkansas was born February 16, 1924 to the late Frank and Louise (Leoble) Bessent in Nixon, Texas and passed from this life January 8, 2018 at her home in Scotland, Arkansas. Vivian had a long and interesting life, co-owning and operating Stanley's Florist and Nursery in Galveston, Texas, and directing multiple senior activity centers after relocating to Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years, William ''Bill'' Stanley, SR., one son, William ''Bill'' Stanley, JR., one brother, Arthur Bessent, one sister, Doreen Williams and one granddaughter, Tawnya Frye-Holt.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons; Kenneth Stanley, SR. (Sharon) of Lutz, Florida, Rudy Stanley, SR. (Bobbie) of Pottsville, Arkansas, one daughter-in-law, Gail Stanley of Brusly, Louisiana, one daughter, Shirley Frye (Hollis) of Scotland, Arkansas, nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild due in August, 2018, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Scotland Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm at the church with interment at Foster Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
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9 Condolence(s)
LaDonna Henry
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Shirley, I send my love and prayers to you and your family. Love to you and Hollis both.
Lynn, Fay Ernst & Justin Elrod
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Condolence to each and everyone of this precious Family, may God comfort each one of you through this difficult time. Our sweet Vivian has touched so many hearts and lives throughout the years. She is home with her loved ones and resting in peace. There is another angel watching over you. RIP Sweet Vivian.
Lynn & Fay Ernst
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Justin Elrod
Rhonda Davis
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Mrs Vivan Stanley was Sweetest lady I'd ever had know . She always welcome you with open arms and a loving smile. Always told you when you got ready to leave you were move then welcome to come back. Love this Lady dearly and will miss her so much, but I know she is rejoicing in our Heavenly Kingdom with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and her sweet husband Mr Bill Stanley ,Her Son and Beautiful Granddaughter (my cousin) Twayna where we know she is smiling down on everyone. Aunt Shirley, I'm so sorry wish we could be there but just know you and Family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and throughout the next couple months for sure. I send my love ❤ and Just know I thought the World of her and I loved ❤ her Too.
God Bless !! Rest In Peace Mrs Vivan Stanley !!
Michelle Will Wylde
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Ms Vivian was a true lady and a lady always knows when it's time to leave. I met grandma Stanley thru Tawyna and she was always good to all of us. Our thoughts prayers and condolences go out to the family. Shirley you did a wonderful job taking care of your mom, now she can be with your dad and the Lord. hugs
Lisa Lindsey
Thursday, January 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Effie Kuster
Thursday, January 11, 2018
My blood grandparents passed away before i was old to realize who they were and when i became friends with christina and the first time i went to grandma and grandpa stanleys house, grandma stanley made it very clear that i was to call her grandma just like christina, she made me feel like i was born into her family and i felt the love of a grandma for the first time and i knew then just how special she was and how great a grandparent is! I never felt like i didnt belong and always knew if i needed her she would be there. Countless sleep overs at her house and vacations with them all, i knew i was a very blessed girl to have such a wonderful, loving caring lady that a could call grandma, she always had a great big smile every time i walked in the house, im so proud to have known this lady and be a part of her life and love her! Shirley and Hollis have always been like my second set of parents, shirley even becoming more like a great friend, so my heart goes out them all, I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Some people in life just leave a great mark on ur heart and grandma stanley did on mine. Your with the angels now grandma, i love you and you will be missed! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your wonderful family, and thank you christina for choosing me 2 be a friend!
Gregory Woods
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear Of Vivian’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
David and Tracy Stebleton
Monday, January 8, 2018
RIP Aunt Vivian
Judy Eakin
Monday, January 8, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray God will give you the peace that you need in this difficult time. You will be in our prayers