Virginia Schell Stanley, age 97, of Dublin, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, following a long and faithful life marked by love, devotion, and quiet strength.Virginia was born on May 19, 1929, in Dexter, and she carried the values of her hometown with her throughout her life. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Alfred Schell and Jennie Register Schell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jernigan Stanley; her daughter, Ginny Stanley Brown; her son, Lee Jernigan Stanley; and her siblings, Jimmy Walton Schell and Winnie Ruth Schell.

Virginia was a Christian woman whose life reflected her deep faith in God and her steadfast commitment to her family and church. She was a longtime member of Dexter Baptist Church, where she was known as a prayer warrior and a faithful presence. Her life was defined by kindness, humility, and a generous spirit that touched everyone who knew her. She was loving, faith-filled, and selfless in all that she did.

Virginia retired from JP Stevens after years of dedicated work. She approached her responsibilities with diligence and grace, and she carried that same dependable spirit into every part of her life. More than anything, she treasured her role as a supportive wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother. Her family was the center of her world, and she found great joy in being present for those she loved.

She is survived by her daughter, Velinda Stanley of Dublin; her son-in-love, Paul Brown of Dexter; her grandchildren, Eric Brown and his wife Katie, Kaitlin Tyson and her husband CJ, Reagan Bassett and her husband Chase, and Avery Brewer; and her great-grandchildren, Jack Brown, Sam Brown, and Dani Tyson. She is also survived by her sisters, Claudia Garner, Shirley Raffield, and Pat Jones. Each of them will carry forward her memory with love and gratitude.

Virginia’s life was a beautiful example of faith lived out through service, compassion, and devotion to others. She had a gentle way of making people feel cared for, and her presence brought comfort and encouragement to those around her. Her legacy will live on in the family she loved so dearly, in the church she served faithfully, and in the many lives she blessed along the way.

Those who knew Virginia will remember her as a woman of prayer, a woman of strength, and a woman whose heart was always turned toward others. Her family and friends will forever cherish the memories of her warmth, her wisdom, and her unwavering love. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know her.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jeremiah Sluss will officiate. In lieu of flowers you may donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to Gideons.

Please visit www.townsendfuneralhome.com to sign the online memorial register.

Townsend Brothers Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.