Gwendolyn Stanley Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Gwendolyn Stanley

Gwendolyn A. Stanley, 86, of Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Louisville, KY, daughter of the late Raymond and Dora (Moran) Stone, a former employee of Tri-County and Capital Area Head Start, a former member of Bethel A.M.E. Church of Lancaster and Bethel A.M.E. Church of Harrisburg, where she served both Churches on the Stewardess Board, Missionary Society and Choir and was Area President of Philadelphia Conference Missionary Society and presently a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church of Harrisburg.

Gwendolyn was the widow of Milton Stanley, Sr. and leaves to celebrate her life, her five children, Milton Stanley, Jr., Rev. Michael Stanley, Wayne Stanley, Karen Slaughter and Rev. Jacqueline Stanley; her 18 grandchildren; her 23 great-grands and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her life will be celebrated on Monday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home with viewing 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. (Covid-19 guidelines will be observed with masks and six-foot social distancing for all attendees) and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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I was sad to see Miss Gwens passing. She was the first person I taught with right out of college, I was hired at head start to work with Gwen. I loved being her co teacher, and will never forget her, she was the best. - SallyAnne Shaffer

My condolences. To the Stanley in the passing of your mother. God bless you all.

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In addition to my previous message, I would like to say that Gwen will be missed so very much. JESSIE SHARPE

I will miss my little friend so much. But, she is in a much better place than me. She is with the Lord! My prayers are with the family.

STANLEY FAMILY To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We loved your mom and we will miss her sweet spirit. Wayne and Ollie Handy Bethel AME Church