Gene Stanley Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gene Stanley of China Spring, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 30, 2026 at the age of 95. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Stanley to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Jackson Pierce and Annie Lee Thornton Pierce; her husband Bill Stanley; her daughter Connie; her sister Margaret Rogers; her son-in-law Mark Rippen; and her great grandchild Hadlee Grace Smith.
She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Wachtendorf (Wilbert), Debbie Rippen, Susan Breeland (Norman), Wynell Mitchell (Lloyd) and Marian McDonald (Shallaco); her brother Jack Pierce; and her grandchildren, Scott Brown (Stephanie), Lynn Rippen (Shelley), Karrie Smith (Bryan), Sarah Rippen, Deanna Estepp (Michael), Jeff Wachtendorf (Cassie), Justin Kelly (Jackie), Nathan Stanley (Megan), Amy Hessel, Jenny Hessel, Josh Wachtendorf, Katy Hessel and Jared Davis. She is also survived by 25 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
