Nelda Stanley, 77, of Lake Charles died Sunday, May 3, 2020, in a local hospital.

She was born in Franklin. She grew up in Grand Lake and attended Grand Lake High School, before moving to Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She and her husband owned and operated Stanley Electric for many years. She retired from ERA Helicopters in 2004.

More recently, her husband was Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in LeBleu Settlement, where they both served for many years. She played piano for church services.

She is survived by her three children, Daniel G. Stanley Jr. (Mary) of Lake Charles, Derek G. Stanley (Stephanie) of Carlyss, and Denise Miller (Scotty) of Big Lake; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Gene Stanley Sr.; parents,Ina Foreman and Placid Chesson; and seven siblings.

In compliance with current state regulations, private services will be for the immediate family only. Service will be officiated by the Rev. Randall Chesson. Burial will take place in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. A memorial gathering will be held at Bethany Baptist Church at a later date.