Myzelle Stanley Fletcher

WINGATE – Myzelle Rosa Stanley Fletcher, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She graduated from Elkin High School and Appalachian State Teachers College. She taught mostly 5th graders in NC (Leaksville-Spray, Benton Heights and Wingate Elementary) during her career. While she was finishing her Masters Degree in Education, she had the distinct honor of teaching at the ASTC Demonstration School.

On August 4, 1956 she married her beloved husband of 61 years, James Sidney “Sid” Fletcher who predeceased her on June 10, 2018.

She was born on November 18, 1931 in Elkin, NC to the late Floyd and Myrtle Stanley. She is survived by her sons, Eric (Kathy) of Matthews and James (Sheila) of Monroe; her grandchildren, Katelyn Fletcher Spurlock of Great Falls, Montana, Brendan Fletcher of Greer, SC, and Sarah Fletcher, of Monroe; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Mrs. Fletcher was a professional teacher who touched many lives during her career. Before and after her retirement in 1992, she volunteered for over 20 years with The Gideons International Auxiliary including Jail Ministry and a number of state, regional, and local leadership roles, the NC Retired School Personnel, SALT (Seniors & Lawmen Together), and the local AARP organization, as well as tutoring at Wingate Elementary. She loved her church and church family and served in many capacities there over 60 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She had a servant’s heart toward her family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Wingate Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A Celebration of Life Service will follow in the church sanctuary at 3:00 pm. A short graveside service will be held at Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe, NC following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wingate Baptist Church, P.O. Box 339, Wingate, NC 28174. McEwen Funeral Service of Monroe is honored to serve the Fletcher family.