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. He did, however, develop a close friendship with Dee's three sons and gave them jobs among his entourage, as drivers or bodyguards. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Back in his hotel suite, Elvis slapped the sobbing and scared culprit a couple of times. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Davada Mae Dee Elliott 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. 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. 'Im going to teach you everything you need to know, and by the way, what you see and hear on the road, you dont say nothing about at home. 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. "We didnt know who he was, but he talked to us the rest of the night and tucked us in bed. Alongside claims that he had a gay affair, was forced to marry Priscilla, and committed suicide because he had bone-marrow cancer, the biggest bombshell of all was her allegation that he'd been in an incestuous relationship with his mother Gladys, who had died two years before Dee married Vernon. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Vernon Elvis Presley I found on Findagrave.com. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Meanwhile, Im just standing there in amazement, smiling at him. Dee had three sons from her first marriage . Thats what were all put here on this Earth for. Billy Stanley can still vividly recall the last time he spoke to his stepbrother, Elvis Presley. At Gladys's funeral he threw himself over her body in the coffin, and cried for her to come back to him. THE family resemblance was striking - the famous jaw, piercing blue eyes. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A brief, two-page medical examiner's report completed after Presley's death is public record (via Autopsy Files).This document which appears to be dated October 20, 1977, more than two months after Presley's death on August 16 was completed by Shelby County, Tennessee Medical Examiner Dr. Jerry Francisco, and sheds some light on how Elvis was found. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Every day is an event and thats how he treated it. With his first big royalty cheque, Elvis bought Gladys a pink Cadillac. Elvis did not attend the ceremony. 16 Jun 1925 Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Dee Stanley, the former stepmother of Elvis Presley is dead. Whether the latter claim is true, who knows? All rights reserved. Not quite a year after Gladys Presley's (Elvis' mother) death, however, Vernon Presley (Elvis' father) was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley. Why didnt you let me know if you wanted to go back to Memphis? They were married on June 17, 1933 in Verona, Lee County, Mississippi. In fact, next to his grave at Graceland is where Gladys is also buried, a site of pilgramage for the millions who descend on the Memphis mansion every year. Elvis' mother, Gladys, passed away during Elvis his army service on August 14th 1958. Find out. I called the bellman; he didnt know. Vernon and Dee married on July 3, 1960. Id tell her that if things worked out in a way she decided she wanted to stay the nightand I knew theyd already decided, or they wouldnt be therethat there might be some things she would want to know., Rick was also involved in the conspiracy to keep Elvis wife from knowing about the other women. Use and abuse are two different things.. Her 1980 book, 'Elvis: We Love You Tender', is described as 'The story of a wife and mother, her sons and how it felt to have the major portion of our lives consumed by Elvis's own life.'. He changed his mind, though, reminding himself they would meet again in a matter of days. There was an error deleting this problem. (Photo by Dave Thompson/PA Images via Getty Images), "He would just dive into the Bible and read it," said Stanley. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Try again. "[He said], You couldnt even guess, Billy," Stanley recalled. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. American Folk Figure. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. With that in mind, then, lets see what Rick Stanley recalled in hisPeoplearticle in 1989 on the twelfth anniversary of Elvis death. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He says one night in Vegas, Elvis noticed that some money and a few intimate photos of Priscilla were missing from his "Kit." July 3, 1962. The town, an old Wells Fargo stagecoach road, lies on Route 70 between Memphis and Nashville. Try again later. Plus 10 grand in a wallet, makeup, a drivers license and a lot of jewelry., When Vernon confronted his son about his drug use, Rick says Elvis would always respond, I know what Im doing. Elvis and Me is a 1985 biography written by Priscilla Presley with Sandra Harmon. It is a widely-chronicled fact that Elvis Presley worshipped his mother, Gladys. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ', (Photo by Dave Thompson/PA Images via Getty Images). It was December, freezing weather. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Marty Lacker, in particular, would later cast doubt on the recollections of all the Stanleys. But helping somebody else? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Dee had three sons Billy, Ricky and David. She married his father Vernon Presley in 1960. But we have a hard time forgiving ourselves. 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Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. Elvis Presley's Step Mother (Dee) Passes, She Was 88. ", WOULD ELVIS PRESLEY SURVIVE CANCEL CULTURE? 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Ken Green officiating. If Elvis was alive today, he may have been singing a new tune: 'Ding Dong The Witch is Dead'. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. After their mother introduced Billy, Rick, and David, ages 7, 6, and 4 respectively, to their new daddy, the car whisked the boys to their new homeGraceland. Dee Presley was married to the famed singer's father, Vernon, from 1960 -- at the height of Elvis's stardom -- until 1974 when they were divorced. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. She repeated this on national television and said she was told this by the familys long-serving maid and Elvis's grandmother Minnie. 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. The rock n roll star passed away on Aug. 16, 1977, at age 42. This marriage would end in divorce. Failed to remove flower. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Relationship Statistics. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Id move them back when he was about to come in., The "Kit went everywhere Elvis went, and Rick was the designated carrier. We have set your language to In an interview she went further. Presley assured his younger sibling that one day he would find it, noting he had been in love "twice," without giving any names. (Courtesy of Billy Stanley) The brothers gained more than just presents that day. Vernon Presley temporarily moved to Germany while his son was stationed there. colin creevey death scene deleted scene nuface cancer warning thyroid how to use parentheses on ba ii plus greyhound bus killer crime scene photos does jesse metcalfe have a kid maggie's car in the high note what tube lines are on strike tomorrow Then hed let me know which one he wanted to stay. 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. He was incredibly selfish like a black hole that totally sucks in everything around it'. Were all human. Highly recommended. Try again later. 16, 1925WaverlyHumphreys CountyTennessee, USADeath: Sep. 28, 2013NashvilleDavidson CountyTennessee, USAParents: James Wright Elliot and Bessie Mae HeathMarried: Master Sgt. July 3, 1965 Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. According to Stanley, Presley was eager to make serious changes in his life. Because the woman branded his wicked stepmother has died aged 88 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. And according to his own wife Priscilla 'he couldn't stand her'. And I put the cheeseburgers inside my coat and run all the way back to the hotel, get up stairs, go in the room I pulled the hamburgers out, handed them to Elvis, and he said, I dont want them. I introduced him to a lot of girls, and members of the entourage introduced him to some. '", After Elvis death, Dee and all of her sons published books describing their lives during the years spent with Elvis. 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