Mary Euodia “Odie” Stanley, a resident of Virginia, USA, passed away on 21 March, at the age of 111 years, 92 days.

Mary Stanley was born in Beaverdam, Virginia, on 19 December 1914, to parents Jabez Payne Holloway and Mary Eliza Hall. She had five siblings, all of whom she outlived.

At some point, she married Samuel Osborne “Billy” Stanley, and the couple had two daughters, Betty Overbey and Carolyn “ Kakie” Stanley. They were married for 67 years, until his passing on 16 February 2008, aged 85. She married in her hometown, where she and her husband went on to establish and operate several businesses, including S.O. Stanley Grocery and Meats, an auto repair shop, and Stanley Hauling.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Mary Stanley during this difficult time.