Brenda Reep Stanley

Brenda Annette Reep Stanley, 69, of Salisbury passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at her home. Born September 4, 1942 in Gastonia, she was the daughter of the late John Albert and Ruth Elizabeth Brown Reep. She was educated in the Spencer and Granite Quarry schools and was a member of the first graduating class of East Rowan High School in 1960. She was a major participant for establishing the school’s identity and made the suggestion that the team mascot be the Mustangs. She married her high school sweetheart at the age of 17. Brenda was the consummate homemaker, mother, wife and life partner who stood by her husband and family irrespective of adversity. Her family always came first. During the early years of her 52 years of marriage to Jack, she repeatedly sacrificed for Jack and his education, school clothes for children, and other family needs. As her husband pursued a career, she repeatedly made a home in one location after another. They resided in Raleigh, Allentown, PA (twice) Hopewell, VA, Hackettstown, NJ, Aiken, SC, Houston, TX (twice), Singapore and Salisbury. She also established a second residence in London. She never grumbled about the moving, rather set about making a proper home for the family. Brenda was an asset and a strong supporter for her husband’s career. She co-hosted social events for customers and business associates in such locations as: Dusseldorf, Germany, Kyoto, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Perth Austrailia, Birmingham, England, Nice, France, Singapore, London, England and many US locations. She became very much Mrs. MW Kellogg and later Mrs. KBR, Inc. Irrespective of mistakes and judgment errors made by Jack, Brenda never waived in her support. She was always the “stand by my man” lady. Jack is hopeful to join his wife in heaven and be re-united for eternity. Brenda was of the Southern Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Wayne McKay Rickard on September 11, 2008, and mother-in-law, Jane Nixon Stanley on July 3, 2004. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Albert Jackson Stanley, their children, Lisa Annette Stanley of Houston, TX, Bonnie Jarman and husband J. B. Jarman, Jr. of Houston, TX, Dr. ks Stanley and partner Traci Davis of Greenville; sister, Susan Rickard of Salisbury; brother, John Charles Reep and wife Darlean of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Elissa Boer and P. J. Boer both of Houston, TX, Amanda Elizabeth Jarman of Lubbock, TX and Joshua Bernard Jarman of San Marcus, TX.; aunts, Gertrude Medley of Gastonia and Hazelene Brown of Lincolnton. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 – Thursday (Aug. 16) at Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Pitman, Minister First Baptist Church, Concord, NC officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, NC. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 AM Thursday at Summerstt Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 514 Daniels St., #109, Raleigh, NC 27605. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Brenda Reep Stanley

September 4, 1942 - August 12, 2012