That marriage ended in divorce in November 1977. But his other suspicions about Dee's true character were proved correct after Elvis died aged only 42 in August 1977. Mem.#2451July 3, 1960 to 1977Children: NoneDavada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Presley then said he was going to go read his Bible. Id take them up, and there hed be. Back in his hotel suite, Elvis slapped the sobbing and scared culprit a couple of times. Stanley said that at times, Presley would hint that his time on Earth was short. Im going to teach you everything you need to know, and by the way, what you see and hear on the road, you dont say nothing about at home.. Mem.#2451July 3, 1960 to 1977Children: NoneDavada Mae(Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Thats what were all put here on this Earth for. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. The Stanleys would be his drug runners., That may have been what Elvis had in mind. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The stepbrother of Elvis Presley wants to tell the world how important Christianity was to the King of Rock n' Roll. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. In many televised appearances and in two much-maligned books, Dee made numerous allegations including the unsubstantiated claim that Elvis in fact killed himself after discovering he had untreatable bone-marrow cancer. He says one night in Vegas, Elvis noticed that some money and a few intimate photos of Priscilla were missing from his "Kit." Priscilla Presley also expressed her shock towards the graffiti in a series of tweets recently. The things he taught me about life, Ive never forgotten.". Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Rick Stanley, David Stanley; grandchildren, Brooke, Austin, Tyler, Brittany, Bethany; great-grandchild, Talon.Funeral services will be 2:00 Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. Elvis Presley gained three stepbrothers when his father, Vernon Presley, married Davada Dee Stanley in 1960. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Plus 10 grand in a wallet, makeup, a drivers license and a lot of jewelry., When Vernon confronted his son about his drug use, Rick says Elvis would always respond, I know what Im doing. He had a store open up after we went to bed. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. There is a problem with your email/password. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. English But helping somebody else? Year should not be greater than current year. "[He said], You couldnt even guess, Billy," Stanley recalled. David and Rick, the step-brothers he had while his father was married to Dee Stanley. He liked music and had a good singing voice. He used to say it was the greatest country in the whole world. I felt very much at home when I was at Graceland, Rick recalls. He remained close with Linda Thompson and put Priscilla in charge of the Elvis legacy. You didnt have to steal from me. They cried and cried like that for a long time, and Elvis kept telling Hamburger James that he didnt have to leave, that he could keep his job., Rick Stanley tells other stories about Elvis in hisPeoplearticle, but this seems like a good one to end with here. 'He couldnt stop touching her, kissing her, and whispering to her Just look at Mama, look at those hands of God, those hands toiled to raise me. Daughter of James Wright Elliott and Bessie Mae Heath. We want the world to see the human suffering beneath the glittery veneer'. Aps sua morte, Vernon casou-se com Davada (Dee) Elliot Stanley em 1960, mas o casamento foi um caso desastroso e terminou em divrcio em 1977. Billy Stanley can still vividly recall the last time he spoke to his stepbrother, Elvis Presley. Elvis believed that.". You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. That union provided Rick Stanley the opportunity to live in Graceland, Elvis' mansion. THE family resemblance was striking - the famous jaw, piercing blue eyes. One of Dee's sons, David Stanley, wrote after Elvis's death, 'I have never seen a human being in my life abuse drugs like Elvis. Had he been alive, he would no doubt have disliked his "stepmom" even more after she claimed, in a book about "the dark side of Elvis" after his death that he had shared a bed with his birth mother. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He carried around her nightgown, clutching it tightly even when he slept'. A system error has occurred. 'His stepbrothers worshipped him and anything Elvis did, they did', she said. In July Vernon, Presley's father remarried. He loved God and his fellow man. But he did invite her three sons, Billy, seven, David, four, and Rick, six, to live with him. Contents: Dexedrine, Black Beauties. She repeated this on national television and said she was told this by the familys long-serving maid and Elvis's grandmother Minnie. The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. "I wish I had gone back," he told Fox News Digital, choking back tears. He was a true patriot. The brothers gained more than just presents that day. Why didnt you let me know if you wanted to go back to Memphis? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He was going to get rid of his longtime manager Colonel Tom Parker and fire some of his employees. It was only after he was found dead on his bathroom floor at his Memphis mansion Graceland in August 1977 that Dee began to spout her claims about Elvis's private life and drug abuse. He lived it like it was his last day.". He just sobbed and sobbed. Still, Stanley said Presley found comfort in Gods words during tough times. Alan Hanson| November 2014, "On Ricks first tour, Elvis revealed the name of his tutor. And because Vernon asked him to do itRicky was getting in so much trouble that Vernon wanted him out of the way. Lacker further contented Elvis had hidden plans for Rick and his brothers. Legal Statement. Vernon Presley marries divorcee and mother of three sons, Davada (Dee) Stanley, an American whom he met Germany, where she had been stationed with her military husband. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Weve updated the security on the site. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. It reads, 'To judge a man by his weakest link or deed is like judging the power of the ocean by one wave.' She said: 'Vernon was more married to Elvis than to me. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Vernon's self image reflected in the painting he gifted Elvis in 1976: Vernon's nurse Sandi Miller was his last girlfriend companion. Learn more about merges. Failed to report flower. She answered: 'How could I exploit it any more than it has already been exploited? William "Billy" Stanley Mem. We lived with Vernon in a house next door., In 1971, Elvis asked Dee to let 17-year-old Rick begin working for him (right). He died on 26 June 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Remembering Dee Stanley on her birthday. Try again later. She lived in Madison TN ; Where did Elvis Presley's step mother Dee Live? Add to your scrapbook. "He was far greater than that he was a God-fearing patriot and a great big brother. Elvis would later marry Priscilla and have a daughter, Lisa Marie. Rick Stanley also recalls how two sides of Elvis personality could surface in reaction to the same event. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Learn more about managing a memorial . Vernon died of heart failure on June 26, 1979. It was tough. As for Elvis himself, his dislike bordered on open hate, succinctly summed up by his wife Priscilla, who claimed the King 'couldn't stand her'. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Her 1980 book, 'Elvis: We Love You Tender', is described as 'The story of a wife and mother, her sons and how it felt to have the major portion of our lives consumed by Elvis's own life.'. Dee Stanley, the former stepmother of Elvis Presley is dead. Elvis Presley's Step Mother (Dee) Passes, She Was 88. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Vernon Presley married his second wife, Davada "Dee" Stanley. For Sandy Nicometo of the Village of Santo Domingo, the death late last month of Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley, 88, brought back 40-year-old memories of a Las Vegas hotel and time she spent with Elvis Presley. After Elvis death, Dee and all of her sons published books describing their lives during the years spent with Elvis. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. All you have to do is ask for it. Simply put, Elvis Presley was the first real rock & roll star. '", After Elvis death, Dee and all of her sons published books describing their lives during the years spent with Elvis. When she died in 1958 aged 46 and his father remarried less than two years later, it is hardly surprising that the singer never got along with his stepmother, Dee Stanley Presley. Dead at the age of 88 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis's dad Vernon, but as far as his hundreds of millions of fans are concerned she was no better than a gold-digger intent on ruining his stellar legacy. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. "Any experience that we all have is in the Bible it will comfort you. Priscilla Presley divorced Elvis Presley after six years of marriage in 1973. Elvis often spoke about how God forgives us. Failed to report flower. William Stanley, in the U.S. Army. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Stanley claimed Presley was hopeful that he would consider leaving behind his job as an assistant jet mechanic at the airport and work for him again. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Try again later. Vernon was Col Parker's biggest yes man in Elvis' inner circle, Gladys never trusted Parker. Rick Stanley, David Stanley; grandchildren, Brooke . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. But did Elvis feel some remorse? If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. She even insists Elvis felt guilty about it, weeping and asking: 'What have I done?' She and Vernon were married in July 1960 and soon moved into Graceland along with her three young sons. He was incredibly selfish like a black hole that totally sucks in everything around it.'. Dee was Vernon's second wife after his first wife, Gladys, died in 1958. Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. I would have given you money. Defending her right to pen her own account of her time with Elvis, she justified it as taking back what had been lost to her. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Year should not be greater than current year. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. All smiles and very gracious. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and . He met Gladys Love Smith in Tupelo, Mississippi. (Courtesy of Billy Stanley). GREAT NEWS! It has been written that Dee Stanley was infatuated by Elvis as many women around the world were at the time but when the singer expressed no interest in an older woman, she became close to his father. 'There wasn't a person in the world that would say no to him. She was one of the first to reveal Elvis's abuse of prescription drugs, sleeping pills and the like, and she claimed again, after his death that he had been responsible for turning her own three sons, his stepbrothers, on to drugs. The town, an old Wells Fargo stagecoach road, lies on Route 70 between Memphis and Nashville. Now maybe were just trying to take a little something back. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. With the union, Presley gained three little brothers. 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