Betty Stanley, 96, of Post, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19, 2025. Betty was born February 3, 1929, at Sylvester, Fisher County, Texas to Jack and Lena Douglass Perkins. She was the oldest of nine children. She attended the small country schools of Pleasant Valley, Sylvester, Kalgary, and Girard, graduating from Spur High School, Class of 1946. Betty lived a life marked by service, compassion, and devotion to her family. She held many jobs throughout her lifetime, including working as a caregiver up until the age of 80. She loved getting to know her patients and their families and met many interesting people. Some of her favorite things were baking, crafting, needlework, genealogy, family gatherings, and trips with her sisters. She loved to be outside, enjoying nature, taking care of the yard and her flowers. She leaves behind many cherished memories and a legacy of love and faith.
Betty is survived by her daughter Patsy and husband Kim Wilks of Post; daughter-in-law Ruthell Stanley of Post; four sisters, Darlene Young of Spur, Arlene Jones of Kerrville, Judy White of Jayton, Jackie Olson of Big Spring; and numerous grandchildren, great-grand children, and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Terrell and Earnest Perkins; two sisters, Ruth Graves and Peggy Perkins; three sons, Joe, Kenneth and Dicky Stanley; daughter-in-law Carmen Stanley; grandson Robert Stanley; and great-grandson Rod Wilks.
Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Post on Saturday, August 23, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Keith Garner officiating. Interment will follow at Terrace Cemetery under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home.