Obituary of Reva Walker Stanley

Reva Walker Stanley, 85, wife of Thomas Stanley, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Linwood and Minnie Mitchell Walker. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Lewis, C.D. and Rufus Walker; sisters: Irene Walker and Sue Ferguson.

Reva worked as a school cafeteria manager and was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. She was a charter member of two church plants: Lynn Haven Baptist Church and Apple Grove Baptist Church in Mineral, VA. She taught children’s Sunday School most of her adult life. She taught from her life and her words.

In addition to her loving husband of 65 years Thomas Stanley she will be missed and remembered by her son, Edward Stanley (John Angle); daughter, Jeanette Brewer; brother, Leroy Walker; two grandchildren: Erin Tigges (Shawn), Nathan Brewer (Laura) and two great-grandchildren: Jared and Sophia.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Hollins Road Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:45 PM at the church prior to the service. A private burial for the family will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton, VA.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Hollins Road Baptist Church, 3502 Old Mountain Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24019.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.simpsonfuneral.com

Simpson Funeral Home is serving the family.