Lister Scherod Stanley, 53, of Waco, moved from his old home to his new home on Sunday, July 2, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Service: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bryan Dalco officiating.
Lister was born September 11, 1963 in Mexia to the parentage of Janice Louise Stanley Winn. His earlier years were spent in Mexia. Later, he and his mother moved to Waco where he attended Waco Public Schools and graduated from Jefferson-Moore High School in 1982.
He loved to play driving trucks when he was younger. It was his desire to become a truck driver. His dream did come true as he was a truck driver until his health failed.
Before moving to Waco, Lister was a member of St. John A. M. E. Church in Mexia. Upon his move to Waco, he joined Mt. Zion U. M. Church under the pastorage of his great uncle, the Reverend Roy E. Stanley. He participated in Sunday School, Bible Study, UMYF, VBS and junior usher board. He continued to serve at Mt. Zion until its official union with Bracks UMC to form ONE FELLOWSHIP.
In June 26, 1993, Lister united in marriage to Margie Stanley. During their union he became a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Later, Lister was active at ONE FELLOWSHIP where he was head usher, member of the Men’s Ministry, Parking Ministry and wherever he was needed.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Winn; grandparents, Harold and Sally Stanley; brother, Herrick “Kevin” Stanley; aunts; uncles; and many cousins.
Lister leaves to cherish his memory his loving brothers, Donald Fleming and wife, Sharon and Ronald Fleming all of Houston; Herrick’s wife, Robin Adino of Waco; his devoted and loving aunt, Lovie Stanley of Waco; aunt, Betty Stanley of Dallas; lifelong friends, Evelyn Jean Baker and Myrna Loy Winn both of Mexia; a host of loving devoted nieces and nephews; loving and devoted cousins and friends; and the ONE FELLOWSHIP family.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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To the family and friends of Lister my heart filled prayers go out to you all. My God cover you with his grace now and always. The Mitchell family.
To the family and friends of Lister my heart filled prayers go out to you all. May God cover you with his grace now and always. The Mitchell family.
To the Family;
Please know that you are thought of and prayed for with the deepest of sympathy! Words can only comfort a little but God will cover all!
Respectfully,
Wanda Brooks (Class of ’82)
To the entire Stanley family,
My prayers and condolences at this difficult time. With love, Jo Ann Monroe.
To the Stanley family my God continue to Bless you all during this difficult time to my adopted auntie I love you and I’m getting my strength from you be Blessed family.
Praying for the Stanley family at this difficult time, you have my condolences.
To the family of Lister Stanley my deepest condolences at this time. May God’s Holy Spirit fill you with comforting peace.
God is our refuge and strength a very present help in the time of trouble. The Ivory family sends prayers and words of comfort to family and friends of Lister Stanley
You will be greatly missed. Gone but not forgotten. RIH
Gone…but I can never forget you friend…you were one of a kind!