of Benton, AR
February 13, 1958 - May 29, 2022
Sandra Stanley, age 64, went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022 in Benton, Arkansas.
Visitation to be held, Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 6:00-8:00PM at Roller Alcoa Funeral Home.
Funeral Services to be held Friday, June 3, 2022 at 10:00AM at Roller Alcoa Funeral Home with Burial to follow at Kensett Cemetery in Searcy Arkansas.
Sandra was born to Jim and Dorothy Walmsley in Searcy, AR on February 13,1958.
From a young age Sandra was a natural athlete with a love of competition. This, combined with her hard work, would earn her a scholarship on the inaugural woman's basketball team at Williams Baptist College. After two years, she was recruited to play at Arkansas State University where she would be a top scorer, and earned a bachelors degree in education.
Sandra taught 8th grade science for 34 years around the state of Arkansas, impacting thousands of young people. While teaching at Gosnell Junior High School, she met the love of her life and was married to Jim Stanley on October 20, 1990. In the following years, they would have three beautiful children, Julie, Jessica and Matthew.
Sandra was always a woman of strong Christian faith, sharing her love of Jesus with friends, colleagues and pupils anytime she could. She loved being outdoors and always had the most impressive garden. Sandra loved the fall season and holidays, never letting one pass without celebration. Her greatest worldly love was her family, especially her children. She would always say, ''My greatest accomplishment on this earth is these three kids''.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Dorothy Walmsley and her brother, Steve Walmsley.
She is survived by her faithful husband, Jim; her children, Julie (husband Cawley), Jessica and Matt; and her siblings, Arthur, Daniel and Winnie Walmsley.
We know many will say ''in lieu of flowers/plants'' but Sandra loved flowers. If you feel so led, flowers will be cherished. But better yet, honor her by planting a seed, flower, bush or tree. Celebrate her beautiful life by cultivating anew.
We would like to thank her team at CARTI and Baptist Hospice Care for taking such wonderful care of her during these difficult times. We are forever grateful.
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61 Condolence(s)
Tenna Frederiksen-Arnold
Sunday, June 12, 2022
So sad to hear of the passing of one of my favorite Jr High teachers at GJHS. My condolences to the Stanley family during this time.
Charles and Kathy Feierbacjer
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Julie and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and and your family. Uncle Charles and Aunt Kathy
Tonya Oxner
Friday, June 3, 2022
Hugs, Love , and Prayers!
We loved Sandraâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Debbie Ford
Thursday, June 2, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You were blessed to have such a wonderful Christian mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lean on God and Jesus for knowledge, Wisdom, and strength.
Maria Mendoza
Thursday, June 2, 2022
My deepest condolences and prayers for the Stanley Family.
Randy and Gaye Sanders
Thursday, June 2, 2022
to the family
so sorry for your loss, sandra was a sweet, kind, lady that was so fun to work with. she always had a smile and a laugh in any conversation. her light shown big and bright. it is so comforting to know that you will see her again and spend eternity together.
William D. Walmsley
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I know my Lord will walk with the Stanley family; through these sorrowful days and the days to come. He will bear you up when the moments get to dark.
Sandy was a good sister and fan always cheering me on in whatever I was doing. I loved her dearly and could not imagine her not being there. I have hundreds of stories and memories that I will carry with me until I see her again.
Julie, Jessica, Matt, and Jim, my heart is broken for your lose. Love you all
Janeene Carter Lee
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Sandra was filled with love, joy, peace, and charisma. She just drew people to her. Of course, she was a fantastic teacher. I loved her as a friend and colleague at GJHS. She also coached our teacher’s children in T-ball. She coached them so she knew her own children as well as our children would be coached with love and lessons. Coach, Julie, Jessica, and Matt please know we love you and are holding up in prayer. Hold steadfast to knowing she loved you more than anything else on this earth. Love to you all. 💙💙💙💙💗
Caneisha
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Lovely Soul! Happy I got to meet this beautiful woman. She loved God, her Family and her dogs so much. Thank you for letting me be your favorite nail tech. Prayers and Blessings to all. Enjoy Heaven Sandra 💙
Lexi Haynie
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
My heart goes out to you guys, she was one of my favorite teachers in grade school. She will be terribly missed by everyone. Many hugs and prayers.
Greg Hogan
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Sandra was such fun to work with. I had a good time working with her at Vilonia. Always had a joke or something to make you laugh. Praying for you all. I know you must feel good to have a legacy like she left.
Huong Pham
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
To Winnie and the Walmsley family, I send my condolences in the loss of your sister Sandra. My God give you comfort and peace during these sad times.
- Huong
Laura Ross Stephenson
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
So incredibly heartbroken at the news. Sandra had an immeasurable impact on every life she touched. I had the privilege of calling her my teacher and then my friend. Coach, Julie, Jessica, and Matt, we're praying for an extra portion of God's comfort.
Mark and Tamara Pinkerton
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Coach, Julie,Jessica, Matt
We are saddened to hear of Sandra’s passing. It was clear from the short time we worked together the love y’all had for each other. She was clearly a wonderful wife and mother. I know you will have wonderful memories and are comforted by knowing she is with her Lord and Savior
Wendi Kennedy
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Mrs.Stanley was always so kind to my family during our time at Vilonia high school and and sports that My nephew and Matt played together, she loved her family dearly and always had a big smile and a listening ear.
Arthur L “Squire†Walmsley
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I have no adequate words to express how feel. Sandra was a good sister and friend.
Mark Thomas
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Prayers and thoughts of healing and love are sent to you sweet family. May your cherished memories comfort you now and through the coming years.
Cindy Riggs
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Praying for Julie, Jessica, Matthew and Jim. I’m so sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. I know she is rejoicing in heaven.
I met Sandra when I worked at Gosnell Baptist daycare, She trusted her most precious Julie and later Jessica into our care while she worked at Gosnell school.
We became friends.
Later when Matthew was born, she invited me over to meet her newest newborn.
She loved her Family.
She was a wonderful mother and wife.
She was also my friend.
Sending love and prayers.
Cindy Riggs
Paula & Bruce Evans
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Coach Stanley, Julie, Jessica and Matthew -
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Stanley was a precious lady. We shared a love of snowmen together. I enjoyed driving by your house at Christmas time admiring the festive decorations. You could always find her working in her beautiful flowers during the spring time too. You have all been missed since moving from the hill. Your family will all be in our prayers during this most difficult time.
Paula, Bruce, Clay and Erica
Mary Blevi
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Touched so many lives. She will be missed.
Mary Blevi
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Touched so many lives. She will be missed.
Cindy Stage
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Sandra shared her smile with me when she stopped by the library for books. We bonded over our love of good literature. I will never forget that smile extending to her eyes making all feel special. Love to Julie, Jessica, Matt and Jim. Praying for God to heal your broken hearts.
Arthur L “Squire†Walmsley
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I have no adequate words to express how feel. Sandra was a good sister and friend.
Doris BryeansI
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I was so saddened by the news of Sandra's passing! She fought cancer so hard. Alot of good memories from our years at Gosnell Jr High. I remember when y'all got married and the children came along. May the Lord give all of you comfort now and the days ahead. My heart is sad.
Phillip Toombs
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Jimmy, Connie and I are saddened by the passing of Sandra. I remember our time together at Gosnell High school often and smile. You and your children are in our prayers. God bless.
Coach Toombs
Rochelle Davis
Monday, May 30, 2022
James and Rochelle are extending warm words of thoughts and prayers to the Stanley family.
Carolyn Ballard
Monday, May 30, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear of Sandra’s home going. I’m thankful that we knew her in her growing up years.
What a beautiful tribute to a life well lived.
I know she will be missed by so many.
Sharon Austin
Monday, May 30, 2022
As many of the other teachers with whom Sandra worked, I am saddened to hear the news of her passing and share many memories of her. When she and Jimmy married, so many of us pitched in to give them the wedding of her dreams. I took their wedding pictures using a camera that belonged to the GHS Annual Staff. The church was filled with friends, family, and so many of their junior high students, who giggled when it came time for Jimmy to kiss his bride.
Jim, God bless you and your family and be with you through these trying times.
Beverly Adcock Perry
Monday, May 30, 2022
Condolences to Sandra family and friends. Sandra was a classmate at Wilmar, she was such a delightful person. One of the many things I remembered is her love for our lord and her family. She will be missed.
Allison Wright
Monday, May 30, 2022
She Was my favorite teacher! I became a middle school science teacher just like her and coached basketball and track just like she did for me 😔😢
What an influence she had on me!
Grace Rapert & Braxton Henley
Monday, May 30, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Sandra’s passing. We love all of you and are praying for you daily.
Eddie Dixon
Monday, May 30, 2022
I pray that Holy Spirit would release peace and comfort to you all. I was so appreciative for her being so patient and caring with me…
Patty Ankeny Davis
Monday, May 30, 2022
Love an prayers are we sending to you at this your time of need. GOD has you an your angel in his hand. We love you P&K
Jasmine Beal-Hullum
Monday, May 30, 2022
Sorry for your loss she was a great teacher and am deeply saddened by this. Prayers going up for the family.
Hannah Hart
Monday, May 30, 2022
To the Stanley Family:
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Sandra was an incredible woman who impacted so many people. She always was kind to me and welcomed me as a friend of Jessica’s. My prayers are with you all. May we rejoice in knowing her everlasting life is in heaven.
Janita &Julius Snead
Monday, May 30, 2022
To The Walmsley&Stanley Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time due to the passing of Mrs.Stanley. She was an amazing teacher and always so encouraging! I’ll always remember her warm smile and encouraging nature.
My brother Julius offers his condolences as well. He said, Mrs. Stanley was of those GREAT teachers, that shined. I will remember that about her at Gosnell Jr High. Prayers to her family and all that loved her.
Respectfully,
The Snead’s -Gosnell Jr High Students
Melissa Wheat
Monday, May 30, 2022
So sad to hear this...loved learning from both Sandra and Jim. Going to school in Gosnell was full of great memories! Prayers to u all and thanks for being such a great role model!
Brydon Ross
Monday, May 30, 2022
So very sad to learn this news, what a wonderful, kind and fantastic person! She inspired so many kids and was loved by all that had the good fortune to be in her class. Coach, Julie, Jessica, Matt and your family are in our hearts and prayers. So very sorry for you.
David Ring
Monday, May 30, 2022
This just makes me feel my own mortality. Coach, I'll always remember coming back to Gosnell after my grandma died. I just showed up at football practice one day and Sandra insisted I come to the house and eat steaks with you guys. I was one of the many lives you guys touched. When I graduated from Gosnell I left and never looked back, but I never had anything but love and admiration for both of you. I remember acting a fool in 8th grade science class and somehow she always had patience with me and she was always a cool teacher. As a former student, saying she was a cool teacher is probably the best compliment I can give. Coach, you and your family will be in my thoughts. I can't imagine what you're going through.
Kay Dawn Crawley Vaughn
Monday, May 30, 2022
My Love and Prayers of comfort and Peace to Sandra’s wonderful family and many friends.
Josef & Martie Sablatura
Monday, May 30, 2022
Julie,
Our deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. You have wonderful memories of your mom to cherish as you celebrate her life and the love she shared with so many in your family and community.
Joy Lynn Fischer
Monday, May 30, 2022
This dear lady was very inspirational for me as she was for countless other individuals. She was a great mentor of the Lord Jesus Christ.
David Blackburn
Sunday, May 29, 2022
So sadden to hear this Was very close to the family and considered them all to be brothers and sister Love and Prayers David and Melinda
Joyce and Hunter Altgelt
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Our deepest condolences to all of Sandra’s family. May God help you walk this unthinkable walk of mourning and sorrow. A counselor told us, “You love deeply so you mourn deeplyâ€. May your mourning soon be met with peace. May God grant you that peace. Love to you all with our continued prayers.
Sharon Davis
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Sandra was such a wonderful person. I cherished our talks and the way she loved my boys. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. Love, hugs and prayers to Jimmy, Julie, Jessica and Matt.
Tammy Bailey Billington
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Sandra was my favorite teacher growing up and had such an impact on my life. This news was sad to hear. I pray God's grace, peace and love comforts ya'll during the emotional time. Rest in peace. Till we meet again, you're student '85.
Barbara and Danny Williams
Sunday, May 29, 2022
So very sorry to hear this. We shared many wonderful years back at GJHS. Praying for all during this difficult time
Melanie Miller
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Mrs. Stanley was one of the best! She was my 8th grade Science teacher, treated her students like family! She will be missed by many! Prayers Coach Stanley and family! â¤
Cari Williford
Sunday, May 29, 2022
We raised our kids together, went through several life struggles as a group of friends, had highs and lows, but Sandra was always there when you needed a smile or a hug or a word of encouragement. She loved her family more than anything in this world. She will forever be in my heart.
Terri Brassfield
Sunday, May 29, 2022
What an awesome lady! She touched so many lives! She was definitely a treasure in the years at Gosnell. She and Coach Stanley are two amazing people that are so loved and respected. Love and prayers to all the family.
Debbie Baker
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Jim I’m so sorry to hear of Sandra’s death. Bobby and I enjoyed spending time with you and Sandra in Arkansas. You’re in my prayers.
Stanley Gordon Jr
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Jim, Julie,Jessica, and Matthew
There are no words we can say except “we are sorry and here for you if you need usâ€. Sandra was a wonderful woman and was loved and respected by all of us. We hurt with you guys and our prayers and thoughts will be with you. Love you all, Stanley, Seth, Abbie, Lydia, Luke, Kelsey, and Hannah Gordon.
John jonez
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Steve & Kathy Payne
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Kathy and I are devastated. Sandra was an extra special part of our lives.
Jim, our prayers are with you and the kids.
I am here if you need to talk or need a shoulder to lean on
Kenny & Stacy Davis
Sunday, May 29, 2022
I’m so sad to hear of Sandra’s passing. Jim and kids are in our prayers! May God give you the grace, peace and strength you all need today and the days ahead.
Jason Brown
Sunday, May 29, 2022
This breaks my heart..loved her as a teacher and as a Coaches wife...fly high
Mark and Christie Paladino
Sunday, May 29, 2022
You have our deepest condolences and prayers for the loss of your sweet mom and wife. I remember Sandra with a smile, laugh and telling a story! What a great person she was! She made me laugh, a lot. She loved her Lord and loved her family very much.
Teresa Hudson
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Dear family, Sandra was always such a special person and sweet cousin. I love her dearly and always will. You could not have been blessed with a better or more loving mother than her.
I love you.
Jeannie Milner
Sunday, May 29, 2022
I'll always cherish our friendship. So glad we met that one fateful day in the old Walmart in Conway when the girls were so young. Now they are young adults with Jessica employed by Walmart...you raised 3 awesome yungins to be college graduates and great adults. I know how proud you were of them...I promised you I'd make sure they knew how very much you love them...till we meet again, I'll miss you and our lunch dates.
Jia elliott
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Mrs Stanley is the reason I love science she taught me at gosnell jr high ! Me and my husband remember going to their wedding we were both in school and both Mr and Mrs Stanley were teachers I also loved their love story!
Michelle Rorie Perrin
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Dear Jimmy & Family,
Larry and I send our condolences. I will forever cherish the friendship I had with Sandra. Neda Rorie loved your family. She told stories all the time about taking care of your children. She loved them. I have no doubt they are catching up there in heaven right now.
With much love,
Michelle and Larry Perrin