Billy Stanley goes into detail about the superstar's Christian faith in his new book, The Faith of Elvis, coming out in October. Finally, RicksCaught in a Trap: Elvis Presleys Tragic Lifelong Search for Lovecame out in 1992. Mem.#2451July 3, 1960 to 1977Children: NoneDavada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. July 3, 1963. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Stanley's mother was actually Elvis' step-mother Davada "Dee" Stanley. "[He said], You couldnt even guess, Billy," Stanley recalled. 'I am not talking about street drugs, I am talking about prescribed drugs. Year should not be greater than current year. July 3, 1965 The Presley family arrived in Memphis in 1948 with most of their belongings crammed into a 1939 Dodge. July 21, 1960. "The Bible says the Lord loves a generous giver and [Elvis] was the most generous giver Ive ever met. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley.A homemaker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Try again later. Elvis would make women feel wonderful. . 'For taking my husband and my sons away.Elvis was really just as victimized as we were.'. An admitted street drug user and alcoholic from his teenage years through his years working for Elvis, Ricks ability to clearly recall events through the haze of addiction might be questioned. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. There was an error deleting this problem. Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA. In many televised appearances and in two much-maligned books, Dee made numerous allegations including the unsubstantiated claim that Elvis in fact killed himself after discovering he had untreatable bone-marrow cancer. Status Duration Length; Dating: Dec 1958 - 3rd Jul 1960: 1 year, 7 months Married: 3rd Jul 1960 - 1977: Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Dee Stanley was married to a military officer, with whom she had three sons David, Billy and Ricky. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. So romance blossomed with Vernon, and in April 1960 Dee told her husband she wanted a divorce to marry the widower. To convince her, Elvis promised he would have a private tutor for Rick on the road. He died on June 26, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. may be re-printed for public display without permission. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Try again later. 16 Jun 1925 Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA. Because of his star status, Elvis had his father, Vernon, around much of the time. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. There is a problem with your email/password. The conversation then turned to the future. While the two were sparring, Stanley threw an unexpected punch, causing Presley to quickly react. At this time Presley began gathering more closely around him his friends, employees, and hangers on that would become known as the Memphis Mafia and would accompany him almost constantly until his death. Vernon Presley. Please enter your email and password to sign in. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. She has been dubbed the King of Rock and Roll's 'evil stepmother' - the lady who waited until after his tragically young death to claim he not only had a gay affair but also engaged in an incestuous relationship with his beloved mother. He would say, We could never fail because in the Pledge of Allegiance it says, One nation under God. And as long as we stay that way, we will remain strong. During the Vietnam War, he couldnt understand how some people wanted to leave America. He remained close with Linda Thompson and put Priscilla in charge of the Elvis legacy. This marriage would end in divorce. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It was usually me, because I knew his tastetall, clean girls.. Priscilla Presley also expressed her shock towards the graffiti in a series of tweets recently. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.Family and friends will gather to remember Mrs. Presley at a visitation Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 12:00 until 2:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 S. Dickerson Rd Goodlettsville, TN, Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-2020, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Stanley hurt his finger and a blood blister quickly formed. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He lived it like it was his last day.". As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Whenever youre feeling lonely or feeling like nobody loves you you see that the devils playground is your mind. 'When I heard his mother had died I wanted to call and express my sympathy', she said. Vernon Presley temporarily moved to Germany while his son was stationed there. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Dead at the age of 88 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis's dad Vernon, but as far as his hundreds of millions of fans are concerned she was no better than a gold-digger intent on ruining his stellar legacy. 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. July 3, 1961. On the set of 'Speedway', left to right, Nancy Sinatra, Nelson Rockefeller, Elviss father Vernon. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Davada Stanley date of birth: June 16, 1925. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 'His stepbrothers worshiped him and anything Elvis did, they did,' she said. cemeteries found in Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Remembering Dee Stanley on her birthday. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images), "It was always in the back of his mind," said Stanley. 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. Id move them back when he was about to come in., The "Kit went everywhere Elvis went, and Rick was the designated carrier. There is a problem with your email/password. PRESLEY, Devada Mae "Dee" Age 88, passed away September 28, 2013. Vernon and Dee married on July 3, 1960. Davada Mae Stanley (Dee) Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Elvis was standing over by the record player, listening to records. On Ricks first tour, Elvis revealed the name of his tutor. Im the teacher, Elvis told him. Like his heart was broken. After her death, Vernon married Davada "Dee" Stanley, a nurse from Huntsville, AL, in June of 1960. NoneDavada Mae(Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. 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. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. By the mid-70s, Presley was struggling with his physical health. 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 . Earlier this year, Baz Lurhmanns biopic "Elvis" sent temperatures rising at the box office. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, Davada Mae Stanley (Dee) Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. 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. In the circumstances it's little surprise he didn't welcome Dee Stanley into his life. There were barbituatesTuinal, Seconal, Nembutal, Carbital. He was incredibly selfish like a black hole that totally sucks in everything around it.'. 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. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19800120&id=wYEsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0_oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4314,1530938, http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elvis-presleys-stepmother-davada-dee-2684112. Date of Birth: June 16, 1925. . This is an excellent release no fan should be without it. However it was another three years later in Friedberg, Germany, where they first met as Elvis was serving with Dee's then husband, Sgt. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. Try again later. They later divorced. It was recently vandalised with a message in support of Black Lives Matter. He was incredibly selfish like a black hole that totally sucks in everything around it. He made the most out of every day. Were all human. Elvis and Me is a 1985 biography written by Priscilla Presley with Sandra Harmon. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Billy Stanley can still vividly recall the last time he spoke to his stepbrother, Elvis Presley. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. William "Billy" Stanley Mem. Vernon was Col Parker's biggest yes man in Elvis' inner circle, Gladys never trusted Parker. It was December, freezing weather. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? After Gladys died, aged just 46, of a heart attack brought on by hepatitis, Vernon joined his son there too. Gladys had always been the most important woman in Elvis' life and their graves are side by side in the grounds of his former home. Try again later. Failed to delete memorial. Davada Mae (Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Davada Mae Elliot. 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. But we have a hard time forgiving ourselves. And many thought Dee's true motivation was revealed in an interview when she hinted she wanted 'posthumous revenge' on her superstar stepson. 1969. After Elvis Presley became an international singing sensation, his father managed his affairs at Graceland, his mansion in Memphis, and traveledwith him on tours. She left her husband in 1959 and who was stationed in Germany, and went back to the States. Elvis believed that.". Elvis was already massive as a singer and sex symbol when his father married Dee Stanley in 1960. , updated Over the years, numerous books have focused on the brief life of one of the most iconic figures in American music. At Gladys's funeral he threw himself over her body in the coffin, and cried for her to come back to him. "One of the lessons he taught me is to try to make the best out of every day because were not guaranteed tomorrow. He pointed out how on his mothers side of the family, many seemed to pass away at a relatively young age. Verify and try again. Sorry! Elvis Presley salutes for a portrait during his tour of duty in Germany in February 1959. 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. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. With his first big royalty cheque, Elvis bought Gladys a pink Cadillac. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. She blamed Elvis for wrecking her 17-year marriage to his father, which ended in November 1977, only 18 months before Vernon died. June 26, 2022 2 Mins Read. Some have claimed that one of the reasons for Dee's animosity towards Elvis later in her life was because he welcomed everyone of her family into his - apart from her. Stanley's mother, Dee Stanley, married Vernon Presley, who was Elvis' father, in 1960. He walks across the room, and I know the first time I meet this guy, hes different. He kept saying to him, Why didnt you let me know if you needed money? Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley has died at home in Nashville, Tennessee; She was the second wife of Elvis Presley's father Vernon; Became notorious among Presley fans for making outrageous claims . He was married to Davada "Dee" Stanley and Gladys Presley. And because Vernon asked him to do itRicky was getting in so much trouble that Vernon wanted him out of the way. Lacker further contented Elvis had hidden plans for Rick and his brothers. After his death she seemed to blame Elvis for her own sons descent into drug use. She and Vernon were married in July 1960 and soon moved into Graceland along with her three young sons. He carried around her nightgown, clutching it tightly even when he slept'. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Gladys died in 1958 and Vernon remarried to Davada "Dee" Stanley, a nurse in Huntsville, Alabama, in June 1960. Elvis receives his first degree black belt in karate, an interest he developed while in the Army. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 'Elvis was a drug addict and none of us could admit it until after he was gone,' she said. Stanley assured Presley that he would see him Aug. 16. Davada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. The King's other anxieties about Dee's true character were proved correct . It was his second marriage. Find out. I called the bellman; he didnt know. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. One of the handwritten messages in a Bible that used to belong to Elvis Presley. He was a true patriot. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dee passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013, she was 88. The Stanley BrothersBilly, Rick, Davidwere never part of the Memphis Mafia, according to Marty Lacker, a long time Presley aide and friend. Had he been alive, he would no doubt have disliked his "stepmom" even more after she claimed, in a book about "the dark side of Elvis" after his death that he had shared a bed with his birth mother. Please try again later. Gladys, Elvis, Vernon Presley : Vernon, Gladys, Elvis Aaron Presley. There was a problem getting your location. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. As her surviving twin grew up in the town of Tupelo, Mississippi, Gladys doted on him, telling the little boy he had 'taken the strength of the both of them'. Aniversrio 10 de abril de 1916. ', The comments below have not been moderated, No Elvis impersonator here! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Ancestors. He had developed a dangerous dependence on prescription drugs. Her excessive consumption of alcohol led her to develop liver damage and ultimately the hepatitis that killed her. Mr. Presley's first wife and the mother of Elvis, Gladys Smith Love Presley, died Aug. 14, 1958. Rick Stanley, David Stanley; grandchildren, Brooke, Austin, Tyler, Brittany, Bethany; great-grandchild, Talon.Funeral services will be 2:00 Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. James Nye He died at birth. In the same book, she also accused Elvis of being "immoral and out of control.". Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Dee hade tre sner frn hennes frsta ktenskap, Bill, David och Rick Stanley. Marty Lacker, in particular, would later cast doubt on the recollections of all the Stanleys. A year after Elvis's mother died, his father was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley in 1960. He took great comfort in that Once you start believing Jesus came and died for your sins, your actions will change. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She blamed him for leading her sons into drug abuse too. Dee set up a coffee date with the two to express her condolences, but when she arrived she discovered that Elvis had failed to show and left his father to meet the pretty blonde according to the Daily Mirror of the United Kingdom. He really rattled me by picking me up and saying, These are my little brothers. It reads, 'To judge a man by his weakest link or deed is like judging the power of the ocean by one wave. Please enter your email and password to sign in. We have set your language to (Thomas Nelson), However, the mood became somber. Add to your scrapbook. Billy Stanley's new book, The Faith of Elvis, focuses on the late star's deep connection with God. 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. 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. One of the handwritten messages in a Bible that used to belong to Elvis Presley. However, to Elvis's horror a romance blossomed between 52-year-old Vernon and Dee and in April 1960 Dee divorced her husband and settled down with Presley. They were eventually to join the gang known as the Memphis Mafia, the entourage who by never saying no to the King shared some of the blame for his drug-fuelled death. It shows that despite the drug fueled bizarre behavior that marked his final years, Elvis was still able to show compassion for a man who had done him wrong. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Midnight Globe - Dec 13, 1977 : Dee Stanley is the stepmom who reveals the truth behind the Presley divorces. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was born in Fulton, Mississippi, the oldest of 5 children. "I wish I had gone back," he told Fox News Digital, choking back tears. William Stanley, in the U.S. Army. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. She described him crying to her sons once and asking, 'Poor little Dee, poor little Dee, what have I done?'. Priscilla Presley (former spouse) Duration of Marriage: May 1, 1967 - October 9, 1973 (6 years) Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Verify and try again. Still, Stanley said Presley found comfort in Gods words during tough times. or redistributed. (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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. . When Vernon Presley met Dee Stanley in Germany during Elvis' army deployment there, her three sons were living at a Virginia boarding school. ', (Photo by Dave Thompson/PA Images via Getty Images). It is a widely-chronicled fact that Elvis Presley worshipped his mother, Gladys. 1 albums ('56-'59). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Back then, her book gushed about how wonderful he was and never said anything about gay relationships, or incest, but suddenly twenty five years later when she needs money, Dee stanley claims he . "He was in touch with the Lord. Market data provided by Factset. 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'. She repeated this on national television and said she was told this by the familys long-serving maid and Elvis's grandmother Minnie. And most agree she had set her sights on the son in the first place. Mr. Presley's survivors include his mother, Minnie Presley, of Mamphis; a . It is often said that the loss of his mother, and discomfort with his stepmother, led to the creation of the so-called Memphis Mafia not crooks, just an entourage that Elvis built around him like a wall leaving him largely insulated from the real world until his death in 1977. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Elvis var betydligt ldre n de tre Stanley-pojkarna och blev ngot av en farsfigur till sina . Rock n Roll musician Elvis Presley during a press conference after his first performance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas Aug. 1, 1969. 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. Failed to remove flower. One of Elvis's bodyguards, Sonny West, once said he and Dee's three sons were all taking drugs and that Graceland became "a veritable drug emporium. David and Rick, the step-brothers he had while his father was married to Dee Stanley. With her blonde curls and baby-blue eyes Dee Stanley was the total opposite of the dark-haired, dark-eyed mother Elvis idolised, the woman all his girlfriends had to measure up to. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. With the union, Presley gained three little brothers. "Any experience that we all have is in the Bible it will comfort you. Here was Elvis, making a big deal out of this, like he was going to have to do surgery or something. Stanley is married to his high school sweetheart, and they reside in Memphis, Tennessee, just a few miles from Presleys Graceland. 'There wasnt a person in the world that would say no to him. He went and served his country He was drafted, but he proudly served. "[I remembered] he picked all three of us up at the same time and said, Ive always wanted a little brother. Elvis Presley gained three stepbrothers when his father, Vernon Presley, married Davada 'Dee' Stanley in 1960. When she died in 1958 aged 46 and his father remarried less than two years later, it is hardly surprising that the singer never got along with his stepmother, Dee Stanley Presley. The Senior Presley received a salary of $72,500 a year as executor of the estate. She was born in 1925, in Waverly, Tennessee, a small town named by its founder, an admirer of . By Emily Retter (The Daily Mirror November 7, 2013). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. July 3: Vernon, Elvis' father, marries Davada "Dee" Stanley in her hometown of Huntsville, AL. The King never liked or trusted his father's second wife & he proved to be a good judge of character. When Elvis was away on tour he would call Graceland every night to soothe her anxieties with endless 'baby talk'. Failed to remove flower. Guralnick never quotes them, suggesting that he didnt interview them for his Presley biography. Presley quietly asked, "Do you believe God forgives us for all our sins?" He did, however, develop a close friendship with Dee's three sons and gave them jobs among his entourage, as drivers or bodyguards. One day in the spring of 1960, a big Lincoln Continental carrying Vernon and Dee pulled up in front of Breezy Point Farms. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. It started when Elvis called Rick into his room at 3 or 4 oclock in the morning and told him he wanted some cheeseburgers. Dee was Vernon's second wife after his first wife, Gladys, died in 1958. On July 3, 1960, Mr. Presley married Davada (Dee) Mae Elliott Stanley. In common with all written accounts from Presley insiders, however, Rick Stanleys memories have to be taken with some caution. They later divorced. When Elvis got home he rushed to the hospital and witnesses recall him closing the door where her body lay and wailing wildly. Because the woman branded his wicked stepmother has died aged 88 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Davada Mae Elliot, always known as Dee, was the daughter of James Wright Elliot and Bessie Mae Heath. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Davada Mae Elliott, stepmother to Elvis Presley: born Waverly, Tennessee 16 June 1925: married firstly William Stanley (marriage dissolved; three children, and one child deceased), 1960 Vernon Elvis Presley (divorced 1977); died Nashville 28 September 2013. Davada "Dee" Stanley died in 2013, but while she . A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. 05:21 GMT 07 Nov 2013 His aunt Lilian recalled how he sobbed: 'She's all we lived for, she was always my best girl'. Learn more about merges. Theyd sit around in the suite for a while, and Elvis would look them over while he talked to them. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Birth: Jun. (Courtesy of Billy Stanley). And thenhebroke down and started crying too. He liked music and had a good singing voice. ", PRISCILLA PRESLEY SAYS ELVIS WOULD HAVE LOVED NEW BIOPIC: ITS PERFECTION. Dee had three sons Billy, Ricky and David. Failed to delete memorial. Highly recommended. But he did invite her three sons, Billy, seven, David, four, and Rick, six, to live with him. Back in his hotel suite, Elvis slapped the sobbing and scared culprit a couple of times. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He cried and cried. . Author Billy Stanley spoke to Fox News Digital about how Elvis Presley, a "proud patriot," never lost his faith in God. He loved America. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Vernon Elvis Presley I found on Findagrave.com. Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley who was born on the 16th of June, 1925 and raised in Waverly, Tennessee was the second wife of Elvis' dad Vernon - and for the King, her worse crime was taking the place of his much-missed late mother. Then, says Rick, an amazing thing happened: Hamburger James got a funny look on his face and wilted like a baby. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But the way I like to put it is [he] had the devil on one shoulder and God on the other. Most of it was left to Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie. 0 cemeteries found in Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and . 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