Marlene Stanley Obituary

We announce the death of Marlene Stanley of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, who passed away on July 22, 2026, at the age of 67. Marlene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Carl and Dessie Holloway Church; her brother Robert Church (Rex); and her nephew Phillip Church, Jr. (James Shannon Church). She is survived by: her husband Roger Allen Stanley; her children, Kelly McNeil (David) of Tega Cay, SC and Darrell Stanley (Ngan) of Wilkesboro; her grandchildren, Aeris Stanley, Addy Stanley, Zaiden Blevins, Jillian McNeil, Natalia McNeil and Emily Swofford; her great grandchildren, Jace Call, Oliver Swofford and Willow Swofford; and her siblings, Teresa Jenkins (Brad) of Statesville, Carolyn Perry (Bennett) of Winston-Salem, Shirley Church of Traphill, Lisa Church of Wilkesboro, David Church of Wilkesboro, Danny Church (Cindy) of Wilkesboro, Phillip Church (Jan) of Mocksville, Luke Church (Anita) of Wilkesboro and Mark Church of Wilkesboro.