Winnie Arnett Veasey Stanton

Winnie Arnett Veasey Stanton, the eighth child of George Joseph and Laura Elizabeth Kuykendall Veasey of Dickinson, Texas, was born on March 18, 1932. She went to her heavenly home on July 11, 2022. During these years if was not uncommon to have your children at home. On this day, her mom delivered her alone, cut her umbilical cord and covered her, before the midwife arrived. Winnie graduated from Dunbar High School, May, 1950 and at 17, matriculated to Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, receiving a B. S. in Elementary Education. "Wiley was some of the best days of my life", she would say. She was hall matron in the dorms her entire four years at Wiley. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, was chosen as Omega Sweetheart her Sophomore year, and Attendant to Miss Wiley her Junior Year during the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

In 1955 she married the Love of Her Life, Horace Devon Stanton Sr. of Galveston, Texas, who was a professor of Chemistry at Texas Southern University. They later moved to China Lake, California. He employed at its' Naval Weapons Center and she taught school. To this union, three sons were born: Horace Devon Stanton, Donald Patrick Stanton, Howard Douglas Stanton. Marriage lasted 50 or more years until Horace's death in 2003. Winnie was an excellent and outstanding kinder teacher for many years, at both California and Dickinson, Texas, who showed empathy and love for her students but was known to have complete controlled behavior at all times. Winnie was also an avid bowler who won many certificates and trophies while in China Lake. Upon her retirement she substituted for many years and taught herself to play the piano of which she took great pride. She was credited by Xlibris Publishing Co., for all illustrations in her sister's children's book, The Leaves in the Breeze.

In 1985 the Stantons' returned to Texas, and settled in League City, Texas. Their families were elated that they were here. Being of a creative mind, as many of her family members from her mom down, she began making Afghans. Every one of her family members, man, woman, child, and friends has this creative art that she loved. None the same but beautifully crafted. Perfection was the gold with all projects. Last count over 200. She loved most of all helping others, whether financially, with food, clothing, furniture etc. She was always ready to support, and was definitely a giver. This was her legacy, you didn't have to ask, just show the need. Now needing help paying bills, her baby sister throws away, many letters where she has contributed through the years to foundations, not once, or every now and then but monthly. This included donations in honor of her Mom to Faith United Church

Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers: George Veasey, Robert Veasey, Fredrick Veasey, Sidney Veasey, Colquitt Veasey, and Dr. Jess Veasey, 3 sisters: Shirley Veasey Arrow, Minnie Veasey Gill, and Ella Veasey Baldwin. She leaves to mourn her passing: Three sons: Devon, (Betty) Donald, and Howard; One sister; Laura Veasey Williams; granddaughter, Trilainna Stanton; very special nieces Dr. Margaret Lang Williams, Audrey Bailey and Alfreda Malone, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her dearly. May you Rest in Peace.

A visitation for Winnie will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. with a committal to follow at 1:00 p.m. All services will be held at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery, located at 21620 Gulf Freeway in Webster, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the family.