Myrtle "Dickie" Stock Stanky

MONTROSE Myrtle “Dickie” Stock Stanky, age 92, a native and longtime resident of Mobile, and a current resident of Montrose, the epitome of a true, gracious and loving southern lady, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, in the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family. Dickie lived a long, fruitful, fun filled life overlooking Mobile Bay, until her final inning.  She enjoyed playing golf, participating in jubilees as well as performing in local plays at Springhill College.  She also coached young athletes in basketball and track at the Convent of Mercy Catholic High School in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Stanky was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Eddie Stanky, daughter, Georgia Stanky Jacob, son, Danny Stanky, parents, Milton and Mae Stock, Sr. and brother Milton Stock, Jr.. She is survived by her four children, Beverly Stanky Corte and her husband Angelo Arthur, of Fairhope, AL,Michael Edward Stanky and his wife Mary Nell, of Mabank, TX,Kay Stanky Flarity-Neese and her husband Terry, of Daphne, AL,Marianne Stanky Davenport and her husband Paul, of Fairhope,nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren,her long time companion, Ola Mae Bradley,many extended family members and numerous life-long friends. A special thanks to the Covenant Hospice team for all their comfort and support as well as the care given to our mother by the professional staff of Thomas Hospital. The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, AL, Wednesday, November 16, 2011, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Mobile, AL, Thursday, November 17, 2011, 11:00am. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00am until service time. Interment will follow in The Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, AL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Covenant Hospice, Children’s Bereavement Camp, 1040 Stanton Road, Daphne, AL 36532, www.covenanthospice.org ,or Camp Rap A Hope, 2701 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36606, www.camprapahope.org. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532