Lenoir Wadlington Stanley, age 72, passed away on December 25, 2023. She was born in Memphis, TN, on October 9, 1951, to Dr. Lamar and Billie Wadlington. Lenoir graduated from Corinth High School, attended Mississippi State College for Women and graduated from The University of Mississippi in 1973, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. In that same year, she married the love of her life, John C. Stanley IV.
She and John moved back to Corinth, where she dedicated her life to serving others, leaving an indelible mark on her community. As a lifelong resident of Corinth, she tirelessly worked to make it a better place, frequently serving through various organizations. She was a lifelong member of the Corinth Junior Auxiliary, the Colonial Dames, Fin de Siecle Club, and the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. She also served as a cub scout leader and was actively involved with the Corinth Alcorn Animal Shelter, sharing her love for dogs by adopting more than her fair share. Her philanthropic spirit also reached the University of Mississippi’s School of Applied Sciences, where she was an enthusiastic benefactor and served on the alumni board.
And while her involvement in community affairs showcased her dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others, no one benefited more from Lenoir’s life of service than her beloved family and friends. Her commitment to her boys, husband, and friends was unwavering, and her love and warmth of spirit were a constant source of strength to all those who were fortunate enough to be around her.
Services to celebrate Lenoir’s life will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Corinth, with the Rev. Waring Porter officiating. A private burial will follow the service at the Henry Cemetery.
Lenoir is survived by her husband of 50 years, John C Stanley, IV of Corinth; her mother, Billie Wadlington of Tupelo, MS; two brothers, Lamar H. Wadlington Jr. of Ridgeland, MS, and William B. H. Wadlington and wife Laura, of Morristown, TN; two sons, Clayton Stanley and wife, Katy, of Corinth, and Lamar Stanley and wife, Wesley, of Nashville, TN; four grandchildren, John Stanley and Annie Stanley of Corinth, MS, and Attie Stanley and Lamar Stanley Jr. of Nashville, TN.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Lamar H. Wadlington.
Pallbearers honoring Lenoir will be John Wilfong, Ben Sensing, Michael Stanley Jr., Francis Stanley, Albert Stanley, and Chris Kerr.
The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 PM Thursday at their home at 4305 Shiloh Road.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Special Missions Endowment Fund, ℅ CREATE Foundation, PO Box 1053, Tupelo, MS 38802, or online at www.createfoundation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home
