Susan Elizabeth Stanley

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I attempt to write the obituary of my Mama, Susan Elizabeth Stanley. 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept my faith.” Susan Elizabeth Stanley- known to some as Susan, others as Sue, and to some of her family as Sam or Susie. However, her greatest blessing called her Mama or Nan. Mama was born on October 9th, 1958. She fought a good fight until she departed this earth and entered the Kingdom of Heaven in a new and perfect body on May 26th, 2025, making her stay on earth 66 years, 7 months, and 18 days. Mama was born the daughter of the late Harry and Kathryn Dennis Sr. She was a former employee of McFalls Excavating and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Stanley; two brothers, Buck and Michael Dennis; and one sister, Barb “Bubbles” Grey. Mama leaves to mourn her passing: one daughter, Karen Tipton (Dennis), one son, Coy Fogle (Brittany), three grandsons: Dalton Tipton, Haddyn, and Noah Fogle; two granddaughters: Adalyn and Emiliah Fogle. In addition, she leaves behind one sister: Jo Ann Ratliff, one brother: Bobby Dennis, and several sisters and brothers-in-law. Mama also leaves behind a special friend of 30 years, Cathy Fleming, along with special friends whom she called family: Tab, Frannie, Rozina, and David Jack, her best friends Sidney, Debbie Carolyn, and Brenda. I loved hearing the stories she told about each of you, each one showcasing how dearly she loved you. Mama loved and was proud of her children and grandchildren. She was always ready to show pictures or tell an event or story about them, never tiring of sharing her love and adoration of each of them. They are what kept her going on her bad days. Visits from her grandchildren always turned her mood around and made her smile. Mama loved her fur babies, Dash and Precious. She treated them with love and kindness, just like one of us kids. She enjoyed sitting out back watching them play while talking on the phone with friends and family. She also enjoyed working on her diamond paintings and watching wrestling every time it was on. Mama loved her old school country and dancing when she was able. She loved to bake and gift her baked goods to family and friends. Mama loved scrolling Facebook and sending out “Good morning” and “Good night” messages to everyone she loved. She loved junk food, Mountain Dew, puff corn, and chocolate. Oh, and we can’t forget her daily coffee. Mama is the strongest, bravest warrior that has walked this earth. She fought and overcame so much in 66 years. She was stubborn, strong, sweet, and caring. Although I hurt along with all those who knew and loved Mama. I am so grateful that her pain, suffering, and earthly battles have ended. Mama now has peace, comfort, and rest that she has never known on this earth. She has a new, perfect, glorified body that will never again feel the pain of sadness, sickness, cancer, or death. Mama now walks and dances on the streets of gold with our Heavenly Father and all whom she loved that have gone before her. This isn’t goodbye Mama, this is see you later. Written by her heartbroken daughter, Karyn Tipton. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM at Mullins Funeral Home Chapel with Billy and Don Mullins officiating.

Susan Elizabeth Stanley

October 9, 1958 - May 26, 2025