Deborah Jean Stanley

Deborah J. Lankford Stanley passed away on June 14, 2014 after a long illness. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse F. and Jimmie M. Lankford. She arrived on June 02, 1948 in Pasadena Texas. Debbie was born into a close and loving family with three older brothers. Growing up she was an accomplished student, twirler, and was runner up her senior year in high school in the most beautiful contest. She married her high School sweetheart, John Stanley, and started her family stationed at an airbase in Abilene Texas, as the wife of an Airman. Her experiences growing up with three brothers prepared her for what she believed was her most important job, being a mom to two sons. She was completely at home with activities such as serving on little league boards, PTA's, being the team mom, and going to countless athletic events year after year. Despite her hectic schedule, she never failed to provide the support and unconditional love that her sons needed. A more caring and devoted mother, and grandmother would truly be hard to find. Debbie chose a career as a registered nurse. She possessed a tremendous mind, work ethic, and absolute commitment to providing the best medical care possible. Because of this commitment and her principles she quickly rose to an administrative level as a Director of Nurses at several Houston area hospitals. She experienced great joy in her career and took pride in her accomplishments, but her greatest joys were always found in her relationships with her family. Debbie leaves behind two sons and daughters' in-law, James and wife Vicki, Scott and wife Joanna, as well as her four beloved grandchildren Brandon, Ashley, Sydney, and Kasey. Also left behind are her three older brothers and sisters' in-law, Jesse Lankford and wife Carol, Dwight Lankford and wife Shamane, George Lankford and girlfriend Ineke Cline, and many cherished nieces and nephews. Without any conditions, Debbie loved her family very much. While her family grieves her loss, there is also joy that her long battle is over and she is now at home in Heaven. While she is no longer with us physically, great memories of her remain crystal clear. A legacy of love, commitment, and caring that she instilled will endure the generations of her family.