Judith Ann (Craven) Stanley

Stanley

Judith Ann (Craven) Stanley, 82, of Williamstown, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 31, 1943, in Sistersville, WV.

Judy was a 1961 graduate of Sistersville High School. She graduated from Camden Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1964 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Glenville State College.

Judy is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen T. Stanley of Williamstown; her children, Carol (Steven) Tourangeau of Nashua, New Hampshire, Kelly (Lee) Hortman of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Dr. Stephen R. Stanley (Susan) of Vienna, West Virginia; her grandchildren, Braden and Ellis Pfahl of Worcester, Massachusetts, Hannah Hortman of Raleigh, North Carolina, Katie (Adam) Lindamood and Abby Stanley of Dublin, Ohio, Casey Stanley of Vienna, West Virginia, Joshua and Matthew Tourangeau of Nashua, New Hampshire; and her great-grandson, Cooper Lindamood of Dublin, Ohio.

She is also survived by her stepsister, Terri (Chuck) Wyrostok of Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and countless dear friends.

In addition to her family, Judy leaves behind her cherished “grand dogs,” Arlo Tourangeau, Diesel and Rosie Hortman, and Max Stanley, as well as her “grand cats,” Marko Tourangeau, Geoffrey Pfahl, Nico and Lola Lindamood, and Stella Stanley.

Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Minerva Flanagan Cathers; her brother, Larry Craven; and her stepbrother, Eddie Cathers.

In accordance with Judy’s wishes, there will be no viewing. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home Vienna. Judy’s family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff of Adoration Hospice for their exceptional care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Camden Clark Foundation Nursing Alumnae Scholarship Fund, Attention: Judith Stanley, RN Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1834, Parkersburg, WV 26101, or to the charity of one’s choice.

To paraphrase A.A. Milne – How lucky we were to have something that makes saying Goodbye, so hard.

Lambert-Tatman is honored to be assisting the Stanley family with arrangements.