Emily K. Stansbury

Emily K. Stansbury, resident of Raeford, North Carolina, departed this life on the early morning of July 19th, 2025. She was born in Newark, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Florence M. Hazel.

Emily received her education in Newark, New Jersey. She continued her education in Rochester, New York. She was employed and retired from Eastman Kodak Co. Preceded in death by her loving husband Edward, her brothers Robert, James, Carl, Donald, John, and a sister Pat.

Emily loved God and her Church Family. She enjoyed cooking, reading her Bible, and Christian fiction/historical books. In her earlier years, she enjoyed golfing and bowling as she held membership in local leagues.

She exchanged bowling/golfing shoes for a nice recliner, where she rested when she decided to slow down. To name a few of the network channels she watched, the TBN, Hallmark, old reruns of Matlock, Perry Mason, and Bonanza. She was an avid fan of sports teams. Her favorite baseball team was the Orioles, LA Lakers for NBA basketball, and she hadn’t decided on a team for WNBA. She was still following all the ladies' games.

Finally, football was the one she enjoyed the most. She watched her Baltimore Ravens battle every year for another chance at the championship opportunity.

Emily leaves to cherish her memory her sisters Camille, Carol, and Judith, sister-in-law Peggy, nieces Kera (Matt) Buker, Shan Byrd, cousin-in-law Carol, spiritual son and daughter Claudell (Lee) Taylor, and children Desiree (Matt) Todd, Claudell III (Trenise), Nadia Isadora.

In addition, she is survived by loving great-nieces, great-nephews, and spiritual great-grandchildren, and a host of long-time friends.