1915
Virginia
2006
Virginia Stanley
July 7, 1915 — September 5, 2006
VIRGINIA SHAW STANLEY
TUPELO--Virginia Shaw Stanley, 91, died Tuesday, September 5, 2006, in Tupelo, Mississippi after a brief illness. This beautiful Southern Belle, a true lady of grace, was born July 7, 1915, in Red Bay, Alabama to Charles Garvin Shaw and Myrtle Alice Copeland Shaw.
Virginia moved to Tupelo with her parents when she was in elementary school. Her education included Tupelo Public School system, Vanderbilt University, Ward-Belmont College, and Washington D. C. Conservatory of Music. Those early years were filled with great excitement: dance cotillions, piano and voice recitals and duets, and professional singing which included solos and duets throughout the state. Virginia Lynn Shaw was crowned Miss Tupelo in 1932, May Queen at Ward-Belmont College in 1935, and Red Cross Service Volunteer "Float Queen in 1940.
During her early married years, her interests and passions centered around numerous volunteer service clubs, most of which she was a charter member. Her love of music shone through her work with Tupelo Community Concert Association and the Fortnightly Musicale. As a member of the Tupelo Junior Auxiliary, she spent countless but rewarding hours improving the welfare of our communitys childrens needs. Throughout the years she displayed her artistic abilities through the Tupelo Garden Club. She took pride in being a first-class homemaker.
The Shepherd Center, of which she was a charter member, gave her great satisfaction as an "older person helping older people.
Looking back on all these years, nothing gave her greater fulfillment than her love for her family, her church, her friends, and neighbors. There were many high points of her church life: She spent more than 50 years in the choir program. She orchestrated and co-chaired the Altar Guilds project for the needlepoint prayer rail and pastors chairs. Her children and close friends felt comfort, strength and hope because of her powerful prayer life. In her later years, her favorite church contribution was sending 40 or more cards per month to those grieving or celebrating.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2006, in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church. Rev. Andy Ray, Rev. Hershel Wiygul, and Dr. Rev. Prentiss Gordon will be officiating a service on scriptures of hope, grace, and the celebration of Virginias faith. The Chancel Choir under the direction of Beverly Clement will present beautiful and heartwarming musical arrangements. The service will also include piano and organ duets as a tribute to Virginias own musical career. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Afterward, family and friends are invited to the churchs Gathering Room for refreshments.
Survivors include one son, Watt H. Daniel, III; one daughter, Alice Virginia Daniel; one grandson, James Carl Vail, Jr., all of Tupelo.; one step-daughter, Judi and Richard Bearden, of Peachtree City, Ga.; one stepson and wife, Drs. Ken and Barbara Stanley of Valdosta, Ga. ; four step-grandsons, Stan Bearden and wife, Amy, Brian Stanley, Eric Stanley and wife, Lisa, and Patrick Stanley; three step-great-grandchildren, Miles, Emily, and Madeline; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Daniel of Arlington, Va., and her children, Tom, Ann, Louise, and Mary Nellis; a nephew, Bill Hightower and wife, Nancy, of Athens, Ala.; a niece, Nell Hightower Cobb and husband, Howard, of Manakin-Sabot, Va.; a cousin, Doris Cole and family of Red Bay, Ala., and numerous nieces and nephews from Boston to Hawaii.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Watt Henry Daniel, Jr., and his parents, Watt Sr., and Nellis Daniel; her second husband, Herman S. Stanley; her sisters-in-law, Sarah Daniel, and Louise Daniel Hightower and husband, Baylis; and brother-in-law, Charles David Daniel.
Pallbearers will be David Sparks, David Anthony, Scotty Yarborough, Buddy McCarty, Bill Stroup, Robin Faucette, Dr. Harold Hudson, Walter Clyde Rhodes, Guy Mitchell, III, and Adrian Thompson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Mrs. Wade Lagrone, Dr. Eugene Murphry and his nurse Elaine, Brenda Swords, Mrs. Maurine Vail, Reverend and Mrs. E.S. Furr, The Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class, the Discovery Circle, and the many, many best friends from throughout her life and until the end. Thank you.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Main St., Tupelo, MS 38804, or to the charity of the donors choice.
Virginia, a child of God. Welcome Home.
TUPELO--Virginia Shaw Stanley, 91, died Tuesday, September 5, 2006, in Tupelo, Mississippi after a brief illness. This beautiful Southern Belle, a true lady of grace, was born July 7, 1915, in Red Bay, Alabama to Charles Garvin Shaw and Myrtle Alice Copeland Shaw.
Virginia moved to Tupelo with her parents when she was in elementary school. Her education included Tupelo Public School system, Vanderbilt University, Ward-Belmont College, and Washington D. C. Conservatory of Music. Those early years were filled with great excitement: dance cotillions, piano and voice recitals and duets, and professional singing which included solos and duets throughout the state. Virginia Lynn Shaw was crowned Miss Tupelo in 1932, May Queen at Ward-Belmont College in 1935, and Red Cross Service Volunteer "Float Queen in 1940.
During her early married years, her interests and passions centered around numerous volunteer service clubs, most of which she was a charter member. Her love of music shone through her work with Tupelo Community Concert Association and the Fortnightly Musicale. As a member of the Tupelo Junior Auxiliary, she spent countless but rewarding hours improving the welfare of our communitys childrens needs. Throughout the years she displayed her artistic abilities through the Tupelo Garden Club. She took pride in being a first-class homemaker.
The Shepherd Center, of which she was a charter member, gave her great satisfaction as an "older person helping older people.
Looking back on all these years, nothing gave her greater fulfillment than her love for her family, her church, her friends, and neighbors. There were many high points of her church life: She spent more than 50 years in the choir program. She orchestrated and co-chaired the Altar Guilds project for the needlepoint prayer rail and pastors chairs. Her children and close friends felt comfort, strength and hope because of her powerful prayer life. In her later years, her favorite church contribution was sending 40 or more cards per month to those grieving or celebrating.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2006, in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church. Rev. Andy Ray, Rev. Hershel Wiygul, and Dr. Rev. Prentiss Gordon will be officiating a service on scriptures of hope, grace, and the celebration of Virginias faith. The Chancel Choir under the direction of Beverly Clement will present beautiful and heartwarming musical arrangements. The service will also include piano and organ duets as a tribute to Virginias own musical career. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Afterward, family and friends are invited to the churchs Gathering Room for refreshments.
Survivors include one son, Watt H. Daniel, III; one daughter, Alice Virginia Daniel; one grandson, James Carl Vail, Jr., all of Tupelo.; one step-daughter, Judi and Richard Bearden, of Peachtree City, Ga.; one stepson and wife, Drs. Ken and Barbara Stanley of Valdosta, Ga. ; four step-grandsons, Stan Bearden and wife, Amy, Brian Stanley, Eric Stanley and wife, Lisa, and Patrick Stanley; three step-great-grandchildren, Miles, Emily, and Madeline; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Daniel of Arlington, Va., and her children, Tom, Ann, Louise, and Mary Nellis; a nephew, Bill Hightower and wife, Nancy, of Athens, Ala.; a niece, Nell Hightower Cobb and husband, Howard, of Manakin-Sabot, Va.; a cousin, Doris Cole and family of Red Bay, Ala., and numerous nieces and nephews from Boston to Hawaii.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Watt Henry Daniel, Jr., and his parents, Watt Sr., and Nellis Daniel; her second husband, Herman S. Stanley; her sisters-in-law, Sarah Daniel, and Louise Daniel Hightower and husband, Baylis; and brother-in-law, Charles David Daniel.
Pallbearers will be David Sparks, David Anthony, Scotty Yarborough, Buddy McCarty, Bill Stroup, Robin Faucette, Dr. Harold Hudson, Walter Clyde Rhodes, Guy Mitchell, III, and Adrian Thompson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Mrs. Wade Lagrone, Dr. Eugene Murphry and his nurse Elaine, Brenda Swords, Mrs. Maurine Vail, Reverend and Mrs. E.S. Furr, The Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class, the Discovery Circle, and the many, many best friends from throughout her life and until the end. Thank you.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Main St., Tupelo, MS 38804, or to the charity of the donors choice.
Virginia, a child of God. Welcome Home.
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