Vesta Dolores (George) Stansberry, affectionately known as “Dee”, was born in the country town of Hoopston, IL, on August 23, 1930. As a young adult, Dee attended secretarial school before marrying the love of her life, Meyer I. Stansberry, Jr. on September 9, 1951. Meyer’s career as a Major in the Air Force moved their family to several national and international military bases, where Dee served in the capacity of New Base Family Hostess. Their final state of residence was Ohio, where she and Meyer continued to raise their family and live for 48 years. An extraordinarily competitive card player, avid traveler, excellent bowler and golfer, Dee was also a fabulous cook! She greatly enjoyed cooking and her family shares many fond memories of their time in the kitchen with her. As a dedicated wife, caring mother, doting grandmother, and adoring great grandmother, Dee regularly hosted family gatherings and attended graduations, performances, sporting events, and more in support of her family. She was a devoted member of Bethany Baptist Church for many years, and is a wonderful example of faith, love, and charity! Vesta passed into God’s hands on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at the age of 83. She rejoins her beloved Meyer who was called to glory on June 3, 2013 after 62 years of marriage. Also preceding Vesta in death are her parents, Leroy George, Sr. and Anna (Hickman) George. She leaves a legacy of love and countless precious memories to be cherished by her children, Meyer I. Stansberry, III, Debra Jones, Anita Stansberry, Karen (Jacinto) Beard, and Christi Stansberry; grandchildren, Christopher (Kristen), Joseph, Nikki, Desiree, Ray Jr., Rachel (Oscar), C.J., David, Elisabeth, Matthew, and Karen; great grandchildren, Jevonte, Orlandus, Alexis, Jackson, Clif, Josiah, Jovanni, Joshua, and Cris; brother Leroy “Sunny” George, Jr. (Angie) of St. Louis, MO; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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Bethany Baptist Church
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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Bethany Baptist Church
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