Ida Robinson Stanley
August 9, 1926 ~ July 16, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Ida Robinson Stanley, age 90, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Born in Shawnee Oklahoma on August 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lavinia Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Hubert Stanley.
Ida and Bill lived happily in Rocky Mount for 66 years. She loved the community and tried to further musical endeavors in several forms, including church music, children's music and musical entertainment through the Rocky Mount Arts Center. Ida was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and tried diligently to serve her church any way she could.
Ida is survived by her son, Chris Stanley and wife, Faye, of Chapel Hill; grandson, Will Stanley and wife, Lauren Hart; and great-granddaughter, Jolene Stanley of Chapel Hill; granddaughter, Grace Stanley of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Marianne Farris and husband, David, of Rocky Mount; granddaughter, Kate Tharin and husband, James; and great-granddaughters, Mari Robin and Frances Tharin, also of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law and special friends, Tony Battle, John Farmer and Charity Lodge.
A Celebration of Ida's Life will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 153 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount with the Rev. Dr. Preston Smith officiating. A visitation will follow the service in the church Fellowship Hall.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the home of Marianne and David Farris.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 153 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Agape Village Foundation, P. O. Box 7175, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Tuesday 7/18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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First Presbyterian Church
153 N. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 7/19, 11:00 am
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Sharon Henry Cooper-Stone
To the Stanley family my condolence Al Bullard
To Chris and Marianne, my cousins, I send condolences. Aunt Ida was charming, smart, pretty, and a lot of fun. My father, Clyde, her brother, retold many times the spitting contest story. They were on a lookout tower and had a bet on who could spit the farthest. Dad won because Ida’s try never got over the railing! For years he kept a portrait photo of Ida displayed in his basement darkroom. My thoughts are with you today, coming from 9500 feet in Telluride. Love Clyde Robinson III
Chris and Marianne May God comfort the hearts of you and your families. Memories of her are fond for your Mom was a special lady. I still recall the way she always shared and seemed to be there to help in the classrooms during our days at Braswell School. What a blessing she was too every time we crossed paths later. Our prayers will be with you and the family. David Thomas