Dorothy Ann Stanley left this world on Jan 31, 2019 to begin another adventure. She was the daughter of Violet Laughary and Rome Humphreys. She was born on Aug 25 in Charleston WV and was the adored wife to the late Charles (Chuck) Stanley.
Dottie came to Columbus at the age of 14 and started modeling for The New York Modeling Agency owned by Andre Corelli, went to Bexley high school, where she was ostracized by a pack of mean girls, and then went back to graduate from Stonewall Jackson High School in West Virginia. After graduation she moved to Aiken, South Carolina and worked for the atomic energy plant. She eventually came back to Columbus and went to work for Kenneth Agee in the LeVeque Tower.
She was married 3 times by the age of 24 and the 3rd time was a charm. She married her love Chuck Stanley and began the most exciting years of her life. She was married to Chuck Stanley for 37 yrs and often said those years could be split into 12 yr sections.
The first 12 years were the crazy years, a cross between Goodfellas and The Sting. The second 12 years were the working years where they owned 2 junkyards- Tri County Salvage and Central City Auto Parts. The third 12 years, with one extra, were the playing years where they traveled the world, shot trap, spent half the year in Florida, fished and had fun.
For those that knew and loved her she was famous for her wit and Dottie-isms. Here are just a few: ” I got old not ugly,” ” first impressions are everything,” ” now is not the time to worry,” “get your mind right, your body will follow,” “First your money and then your clothes,” “Don’t be a boweevil looking for a home,” ” Just because you feel bad is no excuse to look bad,” “I have taught you everything I know and I didn’t raise a dummy,” “Find someone who loves you more”. Dottie was the mentor to many people.
For this part of the story the name Roxy will be used, because that is what she always wanted her name to be. Roxy loved to socialize, listen to live music, dance and be the Queen of her court. As with any reigning queen, you either loved her or wanted to be her.
She left behind a big legacy. She was a philanthropist that supported the Salvation Army, Faith Mission, Wounded Veterans and was a major contributor to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Smile Train at Children’s Hospital. Dottie is survived by her 2 non children, Robin Craig and Marc Plotnick, who will forever think they were each her favorite; lifelong friends, Lee Burges and Jack/Anna Compton; a dear friend Nancy Byrd and a multitude of other friends that are too numerous to mention by name but had very special places within her heart.
I would also like to give a special mention to hospice and Shannon and Meredith (Ivy) for the exceptional care they gave Dottie. Dottie did not want a formal service but a celebration of her life will be held at DeArini’s Tavern and Grill (formerly Cementos) on Sunday February 10, 2019 around 8pm. In lieu of any flowers or gifts, give the gift of time to those you love and enjoy life without regrets.
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