If there was a woman or man strong enough, Elvis would be alive today.'. Author Billy Stanley spoke to Fox News Digital about how Elvis Presley, a "proud patriot," never lost his faith in God. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Back in his hotel suite, Elvis slapped the sobbing and scared culprit a couple of times. (Photo by Dave Thompson/PA Images via Getty Images), "A lot of people, when they talk about being a true patriot, they talk about being a hawk," said Stanley. Davada was Elvis' stepmother and she and Nicometo became close friends through the 1970s, during the death of Elvis in 1977, Davada . "I wish I had gone back," he told Fox News Digital, choking back tears. Vernon Presley and Davada "Dee" Stanley. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 06:13 GMT 07 Nov 2013. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Vernon Presley (2451)? I am talking about prescribed drugs. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Davada Presley (114502455)? Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis' dad Vernon - and for the King her biggest crime was taking the place of his much-missed mother. There is a problem with your email/password. 'I couldn't hate him for causing me tragedy,' she said to the Lakeland Ledger. Vernon's parents were Jesse D. McClowell Presley and Minnie Mae Hood Presley. Marty Lacker, in particular, would later cast doubt on the recollections of all the Stanleys. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Every day is an event and thats how he treated it. ", LISA MARIE PRESLEY SAYS SHE FELT LIKE A 'PARIAH' AFTER LOSS OF SON BENJAMIN, "He would tell me, Billy if we focus on helping somebody else its good for your soul to do that,'" he continued. July 3, 1964. 'There wasn't a person in the world that would say no to him. Vernon died of heart failure. In common with all written accounts from Presley insiders, however, Rick Stanleys memories have to be taken with some caution. Billy Stanley said Presley had big plans shortly before his passing. 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'. Stanley said that at times, Presley would hint that his time on Earth was short. In 1986 David came out with his own book,Life With Elvis. However, recently I read with interest a 1989People Magazinearticle, in which Rick Stanley offered a few anecdotes from his years as a personal aide to Elvis. An aide nicknamed Hamburger James was fingered for the theft, and an angry Elvis rounded up the guys and headed to the airport, where they dragged James off a plane about to leave for Memphis. Finally, RicksCaught in a Trap: Elvis Presleys Tragic Lifelong Search for Lovecame out in 1992. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. They later divorced. 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. Most of it was left to Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie. Rick Stanley, David Stanley; grandchildren, Brooke, Austin, Tyler, Brittany, Bethany; great-grandchild, Talon. When Elvis heard, he flew into a rage that his dad could think of marrying again so soon and he didn't go to the wedding. Simply put, Elvis Presley was the first real rock & roll star. Reading the Stanleys accounts of life with Elvis is not on my bucket list. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. One day in the spring of 1960, a big Lincoln Continental carrying Vernon and Dee pulled up in front of Breezy Point Farms. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You will try to stop doing the things that arent good for you. By Biggs and And Lorene Pritchett of Memphis, and Gladys Dowling of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and his granddaughter, who lives in Los Angeles with Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, the singer's former wife. NoneDavada Mae(Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. "What we saw on his entertainment level was maybe 20-30 percent of what he really was," said Stanley. Failed to remove flower. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Elvis had no other biological siblings, but he did have three stepbrothers when his father remarried after Elvis' mother died. This is an excellent release no fan should be without it. Vernon Presley married his second wife, Davada "Dee" Stanley. Some even say it's because of Dee that Elvis needed his hangers-on. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. He is ultimately what caused the deterioration of my marriage. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Presley was concerned about other celebrities who criticized America during the Vietnam War. Vernon and Gladys are both buried at the Graceland Mansion Estate. Elvis often spoke about how God forgives us. Failed to remove flower. Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Late in Elvis life, the boys performed many of the services that better-known Presley insiders had done for years. He loved God and his fellow man. Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? James Nye He was incredibly selfish like a black hole that totally sucks in everything around it. And most agree she had set her sights on the son in the first place. Find out. I called the bellman; he didnt know. This is a carousel with slides. Elvis, who has never approved of Dee or his father's decision to remarry, does not attend, but rather goes boating on Memphis' McKellar Lake. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Elvis Presley salutes for a portrait during his tour of duty in Germany in February 1959. Elvis and Me is a 1985 biography written by Priscilla Presley with Sandra Harmon. This account has been disabled. Still grieving for his mother (as he did for the rest of his life) he could be forgiven for thinking that his new stepmother was a gold-digger. Mem.#2451July 3, 1960 to 1977Children: NoneDavada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. A brief, two-page medical examiner's report completed after Presley's death is public record (via Autopsy Files).This document which appears to be dated October 20, 1977, more than two months after Presley's death on August 16 was completed by Shelby County, Tennessee Medical Examiner Dr. Jerry Francisco, and sheds some light on how Elvis was found. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. William "Billy" Stanley Mem. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. At her funeral the King threw himself over her body, screaming for her to come back to him and as she lay in the coffin he touchingly brushed her hair with his hands. The new couple live at Graceland for a short while but soon move to a separate Memphis home. In the circumstances it's little surprise he didn't welcome Dee Stanley into his life. July 3, 1965 "He was in touch with the Lord. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Dee married Elvis' father on July 3, 1960, in Huntsville, Alabama, much to the disapproval of Elvis, who refused to attend the wedding and was unhappy that his . Year should not be greater than current year. Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley were married from 1967 until 1973. Elvis Presley wife. But his other suspicions about Dee's true character were proved correct after Elvis died aged only 42 in August 1977. Dee resented her family's total immersion in Elvis' life and she said of the 1981 book, 'Elvis: We Love You Tender', which is credited to Dee and her sons: 'It's the story of a wife and mother, her sons and how it felt to have the major portion of our lives consumed by Elvis' own life. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Davada Stanley date of birth: June 16, 1925. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. "A lot of people dont realize that after every show, he would unwind by singing gospel songs until the sun came up," said Stanley. Dr. Charles Stanley's divorce from his wife in 2000 was reportedly caused by what his former wife described as many years of marital disappointments and conflict. The stepbrother of Elvis Presley wants to tell the world how important Christianity was to the King of Rock n' Roll. Lilian says: 'He couldn't 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'. '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. He said a near-death experience in 2018, or what he described as a "near God experience" involving "the widowmaker" compelled him to explore Presleys faith. He was a true patriot. He went down on his knees in front of Hamburger James and said he was sorry. She wrote two muck-raking books claiming to reveal shocking secrets about . In the book, Priscilla talks about meeting Elvis Presley, their marriage, and the factors and issues that led to the couple's divorce. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis' dad Vernon - and for the King her biggest crime was taking the place of his much-missed mother. . Mem.#2451July 3, 1960 to 1977Children: NoneDavada Mae(Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Rock n Roll musician Elvis Presley during a press conference after his first performance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas Aug. 1, 1969. Try again later. Birth: Jun. When Elvis died at Graceland on August 16, 1977, his will appointed Vernon, who had long handled Elvis' personal, non-career business affairs, as executor and trustee. He was the father of rock-n-roll music icon Elvis Presley. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. She in turn called him 'Satnin' because his skin was satin-smooth. Mr. Presley's survivors include his mother, Minnie Presley, of Mamphis; a . He carried around her nightgown, clutching it tightly even when he slept'. A year after Elvis's mother died, his father was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley in 1960. "Any experience that we all have is in the Bible it will comfort you. Alan Hanson| November 2014, "On Ricks first tour, Elvis revealed the name of his tutor. Try again later. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114502455/davada-mae-presley. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. And there was a constant battle going on in his head.". Indeed, it has been speculated that Dee in fact had set her sights onto Elvis, but he apparently at age 24 was not interested in a 29-year-old woman, 'He is ultimately what caused the deterioration of my marriage. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. ', The comments below have not been moderated, No Elvis impersonator here! Some say a dinner date with the star was arranged then Elvis decided to send Vernon in his place. How old was Davada Stanley when died? Elvis Presley salutes for a portrait during his tour of duty in Germany in February 1959. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. They divorced in 1977. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Because of his star status, Elvis had his father, Vernon, around much of the time. Not quite a year after Gladys Presley's (Elvis' mother) death, however, Vernon Presley (Elvis' father) was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley. In 1960, two years after Gladys Presley's death, his father, Vernon Presley, married Davada "Dee" Stanley and brought her and her three sons -- Billy, Rick and David -- to live at Memphis. I introduced him to a lot of girls, and members of the entourage introduced him to some. He pointed out how on his mothers side of the family, many seemed to pass away at a relatively young age. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. But he did invite her three sons, Billy, seven, David, four, and Rick, six, to live with him. A year after Elvis's mother died, his father was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley in 1960. Guralnick never quotes them, suggesting that he didnt interview them for his Presley biography. It started when Elvis called Rick into his room at 3 or 4 oclock in the morning and told him he wanted some cheeseburgers. Status Duration Length; Dating: Dec 1958 - 3rd Jul 1960: 1 year, 7 months Married: 3rd Jul 1960 - 1977: But the Stanley boys were too young when they entered Presleys world to ever be accepted into the cadre of good ol boys that took pride in being called the Memphis Mafia., Elvis with Dee Stanley and her sonsRick, David, and Billy. Dee had three sons Billy, Ricky and David. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. On the set of 'Speedway', left to right, Nancy Sinatra, Nelson Rockefeller, Elviss father Vernon. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. may be re-printed for public display without permission. It takes away all that self-doubt and fears you have going on in your life. 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