The Presley family arrived in Memphis in 1948 with most of their belongings crammed into a 1939 Dodge. Try again later. And besides, we all gave our lives to Elvis. In an interview she went further. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images), Elvis Presleys stepbrother says he spoke of Gods forgiveness before his death: 'In touch with the Lord', Ed Sheerans wife diagnosed with tumor during pregnancy: Spiraling through depression, Prince Harry describes the rest of his life in five words amid 'Spare' fallout: 'Freedom', Chris Rock plans to address Will Smith Oscar slap in live Netflix special, Prince Harry apology 'demands' from King Charles, Prince William before coronation are 'delusional': experts, Brendan Fraser recalls near-death experience filming 'The Mummy' scene: 'I was choked out', Morgan Evans' dad recalls 'everything' being 'destroyed' in singer's life after Kelsea Ballerini divorce. 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'. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. He says one night in Vegas, Elvis noticed that some money and a few intimate photos of Priscilla were missing from his "Kit." In 1959 she was in West Germany, married to Billy Stanley, while Elvis was in the country as part of the Third Armoured Division. Highly recommended. 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. It was his second marriage. 'His stepbrothers worshiped him and anything Elvis did, they did,' she said. 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. He went and served his country He was drafted, but he proudly served. Bill Stanley / YouTube Screenshot. 18-feb-2019 - Vernon Presley with his second wife Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley and her 3 boys: (l-r) Rick, Billy, David. Davada Mae (Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. The King never liked or trusted his father's second wife & he proved to be a good judge of character. It was a shocking claim, clearly aimed at selling a book and cashing in on the Presley name. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Where do I get them? and he said, Thats your responsibility. In his definitive Presley biography, Peter Guralnick details how Vernons relationship with Dee Stanley affected Elvis, but he says very little about her three sons. Sorry! Needles. Elvis's father had joined his son in Germany after the death in August 1958 of Gladys - which many say the King never truly got over or recovered from. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. That marriage ended in divorce in November 1977. In an interview with the Observer newspaper about his famous stepbrother, Stanley said the music legend used to pray to God before . A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Looking the total opposite of dark haired and dark eyed Gladys Presley, Dee, who died on September 28th, first saw Elvis as he played a show in Newport News, Virginia, in 1955. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I introduced him to a lot of girls, and members of the entourage introduced him to some. ', The comments below have not been moderated, No Elvis impersonator here! As Stanley headed home, he thought about turning back to tell Presley he loved him back. They finally met four years later in Friedberg, Germany, where both Elvis and Dee's first husband, Sgt William Stanley, were serving with the US army. It was recently vandalised with a message in support of Black Lives Matter. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Presley replied, "OK, I love you." Gladys died in 1958 and Vernon remarried to Davada "Dee" Stanley, a nurse in Huntsville, Alabama, in June 1960. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Dee Stanley was married to a military officer, with whom she had three sons David, Billy and Ricky. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He was an actor, known for Elvis on Tour (1972), Hee Haw (1969) and Elvis in Concert (1977). "Concerning . 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Try again later. You can always change this later in your Account settings. She and Vernon were married in July 1960 and soon moved into Graceland along with her three young sons. William Stanley, in the U.S. Army. The conversation then turned to the future. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. (Thomas Nelson), However, the mood became somber. Then, says Rick, an amazing thing happened: Hamburger James got a funny look on his face and wilted like a baby. Id move them back when he was about to come in., The "Kit went everywhere Elvis went, and Rick was the designated carrier. Billy Stanley can still vividly recall the last time he spoke to his stepbrother, Elvis Presley. In 1948, the Presleys moved to Memphis, Tennessee. After Elvis returned from the army, his relationship with his stepmother remained on the deep-frozen side of chilly. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Just a few years after Presleys death, Dee and the boys collaborated onElvis, We Love You Tender. Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, is a place of pilgrimage to millions and alongside the graves is a plaque for Jesse Garon Presley, Elvis' stillborn twin brother. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images), "It was always in the back of his mind," said Stanley. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Like his heart was broken. The sick story - which Dee claims she had on good authority from the family's long-serving maid and Vernon's mother Minnie - prompted a furious outcry. He was the father of rock-n-roll music icon Elvis Presley. A white Southerner singing blues laced with country, and country laced with gospel, he brought together American music from both sides of the color line and performed it with a natural hip-swiveling sexuality that made him a teen idol and a role model for generations of cool rebels. Long recognized as the most important woman in Elvis's life, outstripping the impact of Priscilla whom he famously dedicated his hit 'You Were Always on My Mind' to, Gladys' death devastated the singer. Davada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. 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. He met Gladys Love Smith in Tupelo, Mississippi. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Davada Mae "Dee" Presley formerly Elliott aka Stanley. Remembering Dee Stanley on her birthday. Dee, who died on September 28, 2013 : first clapped eyes on Elvis when he played a show in Newport News, Virginia, in 1955, the year before classic hits like Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog caused a worldwide sensation. Some of the doctors were out for the almighty buck." Billy Stanley's new book, The Faith of Elvis, focuses on the late star's deep connection with God. Vernon Presley and Davada "Dee" Stanley. Marty Lacker, in particular, would later cast doubt on the recollections of all the Stanleys. Details of her early life are sparse Elvis's PR people helped to keep it that way but she is known to have first married Billy Stanley, a master-sergeant in the US military, and had three sons (her first two babies were stillborn). And thenhebroke down and started crying too. 0 cemeteries found in Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. 'How could I exploit it any more than it has already been exploited? Stanley is married to his high school sweetheart, and they reside in Memphis, Tennessee, just a few miles from Presleys Graceland. Now maybe we're just trying to take a little something back'. ", 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Were all human. He made the most out of every day. As to, Davada "Dee" Stanley-Presley, this poor disgruntled soul who published "Elvis, We Love You Tender" in 1980 never mentioned him being gay etc. Verify and try again. July 21, 1960. Theyd sit around in the suite for a while, and Elvis would look them over while he talked to them. Rick Stanley and Bro. 'Elvis's dislike of Dee bordered on hate.his wife Priscilla said that 'he couldn't stand her'. 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. 'It must have been fate my call was put through, and the next day I was invited to have coffee with them'. Presley quietly asked, "Do you believe God forgives us for all our sins?" Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Most of it was left to Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie. He said he was sorry he stole, and he would give it all back, and he knew that he had done something that he couldnt ever be forgiven for. She was born in 1925, in Waverly, Tennessee, a small town named by its founder, an admirer of . 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. Elvis did not attend the ceremony. The Senior Presley received a salary of $72,500 a year as executor of the estate. He lived it like it was his last day.". Please I ask that there be NO NASTY REMARKS but I found out in an email that Davada "Dee" Stanley (who had been critically ill) has been taken off of life support. And tragically, just like Elvis Presley, his grandson Benjamin Keough's life ended far too soon. Over the years, numerous books have focused on the brief life of one of the most iconic figures in American music. Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother. Please try again later. Verify and try again. Vernon died of heart failure on June 26, 1979. 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