Debra Joanne Stanley

Debra Joanne McNeill Stanley, 69, of Asheboro, died Monday, November 13, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Rushwood Church, with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating, Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Debra was born on June 6, 1954 in Randolph County, daughter of the late Charles McNeill and Gearthie Stevens McNeill. She was a strong and independent lady who was the provider for her family and extended family, making sure that no one would go without. Debra was known for her great sense of humor, love of cats and being a master at crossword puzzles. One of her biggest accomplishments was raising two successful daughters on her own at an early age.

In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her husband Bobby James Stanley; brother, Mike McNeill; and sister, Wanda Beedie.

She is survived by her daughters, Christy Garner and husband Christopher of Seagrove, Amanda Snodgrass and husband Eric of Asheboro; grandchildren, Tobe Snodgrass, Amelia Snodgrass, Eli Snodgrass, Wesley Snodgrass; sisters, Pat Perryman and husband John of Asheboro, Phyllis Woods and husband Sam of High Point. Norma Brannen and husband Robbie of Star Barbara Blevins and husband Steve of Asheboro; and brother, Jimmy McNeill of Pleasant Garden.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home.