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Funeral Ceremony: 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the funeral home
Interment: Clay City Cemetery
Danette Stanley, age 68, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Clay City, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
She was born March 16, 1954, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Danny and Marilyn (Erwin) Cockerell. Danette married Robert Alan Stanley on December 29, 1979, at the Clay City Baptist church, and she and Alan have celebrated 42 anniversaries together.
Danette had been the owner and operator of her family business, D & M Trucking. She was often busy with work and tending to her home and yardwork, but enjoyed getting away to spend time at Anna Maria Island beach near her home in Bradenton, Florida. She especially loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. She had no problem with making every effort to spoil them when she could.
She is survived by her husband: Alan Stanley of Flora; a son: Christopher Hargrove of Clay City; 2 daughters: Teresa Atwood (Jacob Heisner) of Cisne and Tera (Matt) Conklin of Flora; her mother: Marilyn Cockerell of Clay City; a brother and a sister: Danny Wayne Cockerell and Janette Wells, both of Clay City; grandchildren: Shelbie, Sydney, Hailey, Alexis, Bristol, Danica, Dane, and Dylan; 3 great-grandchildren; and a special niece: Stacie Lewis. She was preceded in death by her father: Danny Cockerell and a sister: Annette Danmeir.
A funeral ceremony celebrating the life of Danette will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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I WILL TERRIBLY MISS MY BEAUTIFUL BEST FRIEND. MY HEART BREAKS AND WILL KEEP ALL THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES WITH DANETTE AND ALAN. SO SAD THAT WE DIDN'T GET TO GO ON OUR NEXT ADVENTURE. WE HAD PLANNED TO TAKE A MONTH OR TWO AND GO OUT WEST. I WILL HAVE AN ANGRY ORCHARD IN HER MEMORY.
We are so sorry for your families loss. I’m so glad I was able to get to know her at work. She was a beautiful lady inside and out.
So sorry for the loss of your loving wife mother and grandmother May God give you strength comfort and peace in the days ahead. She was a sweet lady in every sense of the word
Tera, so sorry for your loss! You and your family will be in our prayers!🙏
Condolences to the family...
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for the family.
I am so sadden to read about the passing of one of the kindest, sweetest and most beautiful lady I got to know while working at Quebecor. Rest in peace sweet lady. My condolences to Alan and the family. 🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏
We are so sorry. Prayers for Alan, and all of the family during this difficult time.
Tera and family, Our hearts are breaking for you. Danette was always the “cool mom” of our group. I’ll always have the greatest memories smoking in the garage with her. We love you and we’re so sorry.
Tera and Teresa, so very sorry to hear this news. Prayers to the family
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
I'm so sorry for your loss tera, my heart truly breaks for you and your family ((hugs))
May God give you strength comfort and peace in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family.
Alan our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss loss Our condolences
Very sorry..I know her friend Rose from New Castle...
Danette . . . .what a classy woman. Hold to the memories and always remember Christians never say goodbye.
My heart breaks for the loss of my good friend Danette, she was beautiful inside and outside. We have so many wonderful memories to cherish forever! Our thoughts and prayers are with Alan and the family at this difficult time.
It is difficult to find the words to express our sorrow for your loss. I just know Danette’s family was the joy of her life.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My heart breaks for all of you. I pray you find comfort in your fond memories.
Dearest Marilyn and Jan and family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending my love.
So sorry for your loss…keeping I all close in our thoughts and prayers
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
So sad to hear of this, I loved seeing Danette when she came in my store, she was always so joyful, and loved her home and her family. I will miss her. Thinking of you Tera, Teresa, Alan, and Christopher. prayers for you. God knows .
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family
Prayers for the family. She was a good person. I got the privilege to work at D&M Trucking when they opened their new office and shop in Clay City. She will be missed by many . ❤️🙏
I am deeply saddened to hear of Danettes passing I first meet her when she was only 3 years old back in Lemon Grove San Diego County California We lived across the street from the Cockrell family A bright happy girl Fly high my friend hugs you earned your angel wings Give Annette and your dad a hug for m Prayers to all of your relatives and friends Jackie
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