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Elizabeth A. Stansberry

  • February 8, 1932 - November 14, 2011
  • Cottonwood, Arizona
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“Sis. Knochel, we are truly sorry for the loss of your prescious mom. Our love and prayers will continue for the whole family and specially for Rev....Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Vicky Chase and Family - AZ

“I trust the entire Stansberry family knows that my heart is with you at this time. You must have some of the sweetest and most blessed memories of...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Joni Larson - San Diego, CA

“To the Stansberry Family: We send our deepest condolences to you and are still praying for you. May God comfort you throughout the days ahead. We...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Pastor and Sis David A. Staten - AZ

“Praise God for this sister in Christ who is now rejoicing with our Lord! ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Bobby Hooten - Dewey, AZ

“Diane may God give you strength God bless you and your family ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: sandra and arturo bernal - AZ

“Bro. Stansberry: We send our love and heartfelt condolences. As we know you have lost a jewel and Heaven has gained an angel!! Your precious wife...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Steve & Yvette Phelps - Prescott, AZ

“Dear Friends, I will miss Sis. Stansberry's wonderful smile and the great way she looked at life. I know that mom and dad as well as the Wessons...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Susie Garcia - Turlock, CA

“I pray that God will grant you peace and that you feel his arms wraped around you, as he softly whispers "Don't cry she is home" ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Lynnette Gee Madden - Bakersfield, CA

“Bless you Cheryl and Diane, may the Great Spirit see you though your time of sorrow,and grant you comfort with the knowledge that your mom is home. ...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Alta La Flame - Montague, MI


Elizabeth A. Stansberry, 79, of Cottonwood, died November 14th, 2011 in Cottonwood. She was born Feb. 8th, 1932 in Muskegon Heights, MI, the daughter of Hugh and Velma Lynn. She was a Pastor's wife, devoted mother, a nanny to many children, with a heart for hospitality. Whether you were a neighbor across the street or a missionary from Africa or Asia, you could always count on a warm welcome, a cool drink and hot meal at the Stansberry house. After being raised in the Midwest, she moved to Southern California with her husband and children in the early 60's. In 1977 the family moved to Phoenix, AZ where they planted a new church, which they pastored until retiring to the Verde Valley in 2001. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Stansberry, her daughters Cheryl Graf (Russ) of San Diego and Diane Knochel (Theodore) of Cottonwood, a son Daniel of Phoenix, and two grandsons. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 17, at the Verde Baptist Church in Cottonwood at 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 18, at the Verde Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com