A loved one never leaves you, they're never far away. They watch you from a distance and guide you every day.  They do become your angel and look down from above. A loved one never leaves you because you always have their love.

It's with profound sadness and heavy hearts, the Management and Staff of North Area Funeral Home along with the Stanley family announces the passing of Mrs. Barbara Stanle y, of North Charleston, SC departed this earthly life to go to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  Mrs. Stanley was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church until 1969.  In 1969, she married James Stanley, they were blessed with two children, Antonio R. Clinton, Sr., and Brionio Stanley.  She became a member of Calvary A.M.E. Church, served on the soup kitchen ministry for many years. She was preceded in death by an adopted son, Antonio R. Clinton, Jr.

The most precious memories of Mrs. Barbara Stanley will resound in the life of her children, Antonio R. Clinton, Sr., (Sharon), of Charleston, SC and Brionio Stanley- Deas (Richard) of Charleston, SC., adopted children, Creonna Clinton, Antoinette R. Clinton, Antonio R. Clinton, Hireem I.G. Clinton (Victoria), Sorori C. Gibbs ( Samuel), all of Charleston, SC and Nikki Mungin, of Savannah, GA, sisters, Henri L. Thompson, Linda Coakley (Bernard), Margaret Bryant , all of Charleston ,SC, Lydia King, of Moncks Corner, SC and one brother, Nathaniel Judge, two sister-in-law, Ann Wallington and Harriet Stanley, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.    A wake will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5:00Pm-7:00PM, at Calvary A.M.E, Church, 2040 Groveland Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405.  Her Celebration of Life service will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, 12:00PM, at Calvary A.M.E, Church, 2040 Groveland Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405.  Mother Stanley will be laid to rest in Highland Memorial Garden, Jedburg, SC. Arrangements entrusted to: NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave, N. Chas, SC. Tele 843 744-7511.  Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston