Mary Louise Stanley

March 25, 1935 - July 11, 2024

Mary Louise Stanley (nee Perry), 89, of Downey, California, passed away Thursday afternoon July 11, 2024.

The third of nine children born to Matthew and Bessie (nee Scott) Perry, Mary was born March 25, 1935 in Altay, New York.

Mary grew up in Reading Center, Rock Stream, and Dundee, New York. She graduated from Dundee Central School in 1953. Soon thereafter, while working at Ingersoll Rand, she met her husband, Roger Dale Stanley.

She migrated to California in the early 1960’s with her husband, Roger, and son Roger II. Mary established herself professionally through the years working with Anthony Pools, North American Rockwell (later Boeing), until she retired.

Additionally, she always worked lovingly and selflessly to help her husband and son succeed in all of their various endeavors. Through the years, she also kept in close touch with all family members throughout the United States; from all of New York, to Florida, and Mid- to Southern California. Mary was also a mentor and guiding light for many many family members and friends alike. She radiated love, compassion, and help whenever anyone was in need. She is a true guardian angel.

Mary is survived by her son, Roger II, sister Julie/husband Bill, daughter-in-law Janet, and many extended family members. She is also survived by her loving fur-babies, Squeaky, Bunny Rose, Barry White, and Oliver who deeply miss her as well.