Stanley claimed Presley was hopeful that he would consider leaving behind his job as an assistant jet mechanic at the airport and work for him again. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Vernon Presley married his second wife, Davada "Dee" Stanley. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. It was only after he was found dead on his bathroom floor at his Memphis mansion Graceland in August 1977 that Dee began to spout her claims about Elvis's private life and drug abuse. In an interview published in the Lakeland Ledger in 1980 she said: 'Vernon was more married to Elvis than to me. After Elvis Presley became an international singing sensation, his father managed his affairs at Graceland, his mansion in Memphis, and traveledwith him on tours. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. And because Vernon asked him to do itRicky was getting in so much trouble that Vernon wanted him out of the way. Lacker further contented Elvis had hidden plans for Rick and his brothers. Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. The town, an old Wells Fargo stagecoach road, lies on Route 70 between Memphis and Nashville. If Elvis was alive today, he may have been singing a new tune: 'Ding Dong The Witch is Dead'. When Elvis died at Graceland on August 16, 1977, his will appointed Vernon, who had long handled Elvis' personal, non-career business affairs, as executor and trustee. Contents: Dexedrine, Black Beauties. Both Priscilla and Elvis were unfaithful, and their relationship had always been rocky. She was one of the first to reveal Elvis's abuse of prescription drugs, sleeping pills and the like, and she claimed again, after his death that he had been responsible for turning her own three sons, his stepbrothers, on to drugs. Dee Stanley was married for ten years with Sergeant Bill Stanley when she met Vernon. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In the same book, she also accused Elvis of being "immoral and out of control.". If there was a woman or man strong enough, Elvis would be alive today.'. "We were standing by the sink, facing this huge mirror. Thanks for your help! He was married to Davada "Dee" Stanley and Gladys Presley. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Dee was Vernon's second wife after his first wife, Gladys, died in 1958. As to, Davada "Dee" Stanley-Presley, this poor disgruntled soul who published "Elvis, We Love You Tender" in 1980 never mentioned him being gay etc. One day in the spring of 1960, a big Lincoln Continental carrying Vernon and Dee pulled up in front of Breezy Point Farms. And thenhebroke down and started crying too. I think the biggest thing everybody has a problem with is forgiveness. She married his father Vernon Presley in 1960. In the book, Priscilla talks about meeting Elvis Presley, their marriage, and the factors and issues that led to the couple's divorce. Presley assured his younger sibling that one day he would find it, noting he had been in love "twice," without giving any names. "[He said], You couldnt even guess, Billy," Stanley recalled. Anna Stanley again filed for divorce in 1995, officially stating that their marriage of over 40 years was . Rock n Roll musician Elvis Presley during a press conference after his first performance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas Aug. 1, 1969. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114502455/davada-mae-presley. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2451/vernon-elvis-presley. This account has been disabled. He was a true patriot. Stanley was 7 years old at the time. Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis's dad Vernon - and for the King her biggest crime was taking the place of his much-missed mother. After her death, Vernon married Davada "Dee" Stanley, a nurse from Huntsville, AL, in June of 1960. Please I ask that there be NO NASTY REMARKS but I found out in an email that Davada "Dee" Stanley (who had been critically ill) has been taken off of life support. There they lived for most of the next 17 years. Earlier this year, Baz Lurhmanns biopic "Elvis" sent temperatures rising at the box office. And as his mother lay in an open coffin, he rearranged her clothing and brushed her hair. Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. He was previously married to Davada "Dee" Stanley and Gladys Presley. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. So romance blossomed with Vernon, and in April 1960 Dee told her husband she wanted a divorce to marry the widower. Davada "Dee" Stanley died in 2013, but while she . Priscilla Presley divorced Elvis Presley after six years of marriage in 1973. Presleys father, Vernon Presley, remarried in 1960 after losing his first wife Gladys in 1958. He also enjoyed working on cars. He had developed a dangerous dependence on prescription drugs. (Thomas Nelson), However, the mood became somber. "A lot of people dont realize that after every show, he would unwind by singing gospel songs until the sun came up," said Stanley. He was previously married to Davada "Dee" Stanley and Gladys Presley. Wikimedia Commons. 'I couldn't hate him for causing me tragedy,' she said to the Lakeland Ledger. He carried around her nightgown, clutching it tightly even when he slept'. According to Stanley, Presley was eager to make serious changes in his life. Verify and try again. Search above to list available cemeteries. It shows that despite the drug fueled bizarre behavior that marked his final years, Elvis was still able to show compassion for a man who had done him wrong. As Christians, most of us live under a magnifying glass. Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA. based on information from your browser. He carried around her nightgown, clutching it tightly even when he slept. ', (Photo by Dave Thompson/PA Images via Getty Images). 'Shes all we lived for, she was always my best girl,' said Elvis according to the Daily Mirror. Elvis var betydligt ldre n de tre Stanley-pojkarna och blev ngot av en farsfigur till sina . Whenever youre feeling lonely or feeling like nobody loves you you see that the devils playground is your mind. NoneDavada Mae(Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Some say a dinner date with the star was arranged then Elvis decided to send Vernon in his place. Family members said after her death 'He never seemed like Elvis again'. The stepbrother of Elvis Presley wants to tell the world how important Christianity was to the King of Rock n' Roll. Some even say it's because of Dee that Elvis needed his hangers-on. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The Presley family arrived in Memphis in 1948 with most of their belongings crammed into a 1939 Dodge. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. It takes away all that self-doubt and fears you have going on in your life. Billy Stanley said Presley had big plans shortly before his passing. 'His stepbrothers worshiped him and anything Elvis did, they did,' she said. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Where do I get them? and he said, Thats your responsibility. It was Aug. 14, 1977, and the singer was proudly demonstrating his new karate knives. Burial. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Elvis Presley gained three stepbrothers when his father, Vernon Presley, married Davada 'Dee' Stanley in 1960. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Dee Stanley Try again later. Ken Green officiating. +10. Weve updated the security on the site. Elvis believed that.". Try again. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. Rick Stanley, David Stanley; grandchildren, Brooke, Austin, Tyler, Brittany, Bethany; great-grandchild, Talon.Funeral services will be 2:00 Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Late in Elvis life, the boys performed many of the services that better-known Presley insiders had done for years. The teenage schoolgirl Priscilla Beaulieu, whom Elvis had met in Germany, was conveniently allowed to live with Vernon and Dee, with back-door access to Graceland away from the paparazzi. Dee had three sons from her first marriage, Bill, David, and Rick Stanley. Because of his star status, Elvis had his father, Vernon, around much of the time. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. It was the year before he rocketed into celebrity orbit with hits such as Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog. However, he did eventually offer her three sons jobs in his entourage known as the 'Memphis Mafia' and bought her and his father a home on Dolan Drive in an upmarket area of Memphis. So I literally get out in the streets of D.C. and find a place. Thats what were all put here on this Earth for. 1969. Mr. Presley's survivors include his mother, Minnie Presley, of Mamphis; a brother, Vester, of Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. E.P. Try again. One of Dee's sons, David Stanley, wrote after Elvis's death, 'I have never seen a human being in my life abuse drugs like Elvis. ", Billy Stanley's new book, The Faith of Elvis, focuses on the late star's deep connection with God. Billy followed several years later withElvis, My Brother: An Intimate Family Memoir of Life with the King. July 3, 1961. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. Saving her most jaw-dropping claims for the 1993 book 'The Intimate Life and Death of Elvis Presley', Dee said that Elvis had become involved in an incestuous affair with his mother Gladys, who died in 1958. Sister of Clara Huela (Elliott) Forsythe [half], Samuel Elliott [half] and Rosa Viola (Elliott) Choate [half] Wife of William Jabe Stanley married 6 Feb . Just a few years after Presleys death, Dee and the boys collaborated onElvis, We Love You Tender. It was recently vandalised with a message in support of Black Lives Matter. Dee met Elvis' father Vernon Presley while Elvis was in Germany serving in the United States Army. Davada Elliott Stanley. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Just a few years after Presleys death, Dee and the boys collaborated on, Reading the Stanleys accounts of life with Elvis is not on my bucket list. Dee had three sons Billy, Ricky and David. The youngest bodyguard in rock 'n roll history, David E. Stanley lived in Graceland Mansion, Memphis, Tenn. from 1960-1977. Havia rumores de que Elvis tambm estava descontente com o segundo casamento de seu pai. At Gladys's funeral he threw himself over her body in the coffin, and cried for her to come back to him. Biggs and And Lorene Pritchett of Memphis, and Gladys Dowling of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and his granddaughter, who lives in Los Angeles with Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, the singer's former wife. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images), "It was always in the back of his mind," said Stanley. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Market data provided by Factset. And when his singing career took off at 19 and he became the family breadwinner he called Gladys and Vernon his 'babies'. At her funeral the King threw himself over her body, screaming for her to come back to him and as she lay in the coffin he touchingly brushed her hair with his hands. It was tough. ", ELVIS PRESLEY'S FINAL MONTHS WERE PLAGUED WITH PHYSICAL PAIN AS HE EMBARKED ON GRUELING TOUR, AUTHOR CLAIMS. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Resend Activation Email. He went down on his knees in front of Hamburger James and said he was sorry. William Stanley, in the U.S. Army. Stanley hurt his finger and a blood blister quickly formed. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Stanley himself wrote a memoir titled "Elvis, My Brother" in 1989. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. Please try again later. Learn more about merges. However, many believed Dee's claims were motivated by petty jealously and vengeance aimed at Elvis for ruining her marriage to Vernon, which ended in November 1977, three months after Elvis's untimely death and 18 months before Vernon himself passed away. His marriage to Priscilla Presley came to an end in 1973. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. ", "There were a lot of entertainers who were saying, I want to leave America. Whenever Elvis saw that on the news, he would say, Well, Ill pay for your plane ticket to go if you want to leave.", "That bothered Elvis," Stanley continued. (Courtesy of Billy Stanley). There is a problem with your email/password. The book rights were purchased in 1987, and in 1988 it was made into a television movie written by Joyce Eliason, directed by Larry Peerce, and starring Dale Midkiff as Elvis and . Elvis often spoke about how God forgives us. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Davada Mae Stanley (Dee) Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Market data provided by Factset. He was Elvis Presley's stepbrother. Family and friends will gather to remember Mrs. Presley at a visitation Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 12:00 until 2:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 S. Dickerson Rd Goodlettsville, TN. After Elvis returned from the army, his relationship with his stepmother remained on the deep-frozen side of chilly. Vernon followed her shortly afterwards. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He made the most out of every day. . According to Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, the young girl Elvis would later marry, "he couldn't stand her [his stepmother]". This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Elvis Presley's Step Mother (Dee) Passes, She Was 88. American Folk Figure. Back in his hotel suite, Elvis slapped the sobbing and scared culprit a couple of times. The brothers gained more than just presents that day. (Courtesy of Billy Stanley). To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Presley was drafted into the Army in 1957 during the height of his career. Davada was Elvis' stepmother and she and Nicometo became close friends through the 1970s, during the death of Elvis in 1977, Davada . Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. Remembering Dee Stanley on her birthday. When Vernon Presley met Dee Stanley in Germany during Elvis' army deployment there, her three sons were living at a Virginia boarding school. Att ktenskapet slutade i skilsmssa i november 1977. Because the woman branded his wicked stepmother has died aged 88 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Mem.#2451July 3, 1960 to 1977Children: NoneDavada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Mr. Presley was born in Tupelo, Miss., and was a laborer until his son gained fame and fortune. Ken Green officiating. Please reset your password. or redistributed. This is a carousel with slides. In 1986 David came out with his own book,Life With Elvis. She was born in 1925, in Waverly, Tennessee, a small town named by its founder, an admirer of . When Elvis wanted a girl, which was almost every night, according to Rick, he would announce, Its time to go trolling. Then one of guys would head down to the lobby to pick out four or five of the girls for Elvis to look over. Stanley is married to his high school sweetheart, and they reside in Memphis, Tennessee, just a few miles from Presleys Graceland. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Presley then said he was going to go read his Bible. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Most of it was left to Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie. Ett r efter att Elvis mamma dog, blev hans pappa gift om en kvinna som heter Davada "Dee" Stanley 1960. Highly recommended. based on information from your browser. 'His stepbrothers worshipped him and anything Elvis did, they did', she said. "What we saw on his entertainment level was maybe 20-30 percent of what he really was," said Stanley. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother. Were all human. Despite their long association with Elvis, his biographers have shown little interest in the three boys. Aniversrio 10 de abril de 1916. This is a carousel with slides. Vernon was Col Parker's biggest yes man in Elvis' inner circle, Gladys never trusted Parker. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? That marriage ended in divorce in November 1977. This is copied fr. Guralnick never quotes them, suggesting that he didnt interview them for his Presley biography. Author Billy Stanley spoke to Fox News Digital about how Elvis Presley, a "proud patriot," never lost his faith in God. He also was able to spend time with the famous singer and get to know him on a personal level even though Elvis was much older. Dee married Elvis' father on July 3, 1960, in Huntsville, Alabama, much to the disapproval of Elvis, who refused to attend the wedding and was unhappy that his . Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, is a place of pilgrimage to millions and alongside the graves is a plaque for Jesse Garon Presley, Elvis' stillborn twin brother. Still, the former couple . Family members linked to this person will appear here. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.Family and friends will gather to remember Mrs. Presley at a visitation Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 12:00 until 2:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 S. Dickerson Rd Goodlettsville, TN, By Birth Year | By Birth Month | By Death Year | By Death Month | Random, Contact Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright. Try again later. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Vernon Presley (2451)? GREAT NEWS! Please try again later. Why didnt you let me know if you wanted to go back to Memphis? Dee had three sons from her first marriage. Sign up for service and obituary updates. cemeteries found in Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Presley replied, "I just wanted to hear you say that, Billy. GREAT NEWS! It was his second marriage. While the two were sparring, Stanley threw an unexpected punch, causing Presley to quickly react. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Born 16 Jun 1925 in Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States. He was the father of rock-n-roll music icon Elvis Presley. Stanley said those teachings became prominent when he later worked for him on the road for nearly two years. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis' dad Vernon - and for the King her biggest crime was taking the place of his much-missed mother. 'For taking my husband and my sons away.Elvis was really just as victimized as we were.'. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. But helping somebody else? Meanwhile, Im just standing there in amazement, smiling at him. 'There wasnt a person in the world that would say no to him. Verify and try again. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Relationship Statistics. He had been ill with heart ailments for sometime. He went and served his country He was drafted, but he proudly served. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Davada Mae Dee Elliott Presley I found on Findagrave.com. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. (Photo by Dave Thompson/PA Images via Getty Images), "A lot of people, when they talk about being a true patriot, they talk about being a hawk," said Stanley. That marriage ended in divorce in November 1977. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19800120&id=wYEsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0_oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4314,1530938, http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/elvis-presleys-stepmother-davada-dee-2684112. Stanley assured Presley that he would see him Aug. 16. One of the handwritten messages in a Bible that used to belong to Elvis Presley. 1. for 59 weeks and 4 No. Daughter of James Wright Elliott and Bessie Mae Heath. When Vernon Presley met Dee Stanley in Germany during Elvis army deployment there, her three sons were living at a Virginia boarding school. They live at Graceland briefly, then move to a home nearby. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley.A homemaker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. A white Southerner singing blues laced with country, and country laced with gospel, he brought together American music from both sides of the color line and performed it with a natural hip-swiveling sexuality that made him a teen idol and a role model for generations of cool rebels. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Failed to delete memorial. An admitted street drug user and alcoholic from his teenage years through his years working for Elvis, Ricks ability to clearly recall events through the haze of addiction might be questioned. "One of the lessons he taught me is to try to make the best out of every day because were not guaranteed tomorrow. Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley were married from 1967 until 1973. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. A stunned Stanley replied, "Well, yeah, I mean, weve talked about this for almost 17 years, Elvis." A year after Elvis's mother died, his father was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley in 1960. 'Im going to teach you everything you need to know, and by the way, what you see and hear on the road, you dont say nothing about at home. Davada Mae Elliot, always known as Dee, was the daughter of James Wright Elliot and Bessie Mae Heath. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. When Elvis got home he rushed to the hospital and witnesses recall him closing the door where her body lay and wailing wildly. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Vernon was often unemployed and worked as a milkman, carpenter, farm hand and truck driver. In an interview she went further. Davada Mae Elliott, stepmother to Elvis Presley: born Waverly, Tennessee 16 June 1925: married firstly William Stanley (marriage dissolved; three children, and one child deceased), 1960 Vernon Elvis Presley (divorced 1977); died Nashville 28 September 2013. Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It was December, freezing weather. Vernon and Dee Presley - Elvis Presley Photos For Elvis CD Collectors Vernon & Dee wedding 1960. A lot of people said, Well, he did this and that. [But] we all fall short. Please reset your password. Rick Stanley also recalls how two sides of Elvis personality could surface in reaction to the same event. July 3, 1963. Also, discrepancies commonly appear in the various accounts of Presley insiders, making it hard at times to separate the truth from the BS. Vernon Presley. 'When I heard his mother had died I wanted to call and express my sympathy', she said. 'He couldnt stop touching her, kissing her, and whispering to her Just look at Mama, look at those hands of God, those hands toiled to raise me. But God forgives. Try again later. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 18-feb-2019 - Vernon Presley with his second wife Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley and her 3 boys: (l-r) Rick, Billy, David. Billy Stanley said Presley had big plans shortly before his passing. Gladys died in 1958 and Vernon remarried to Davada "Dee" Stanley, a nurse in Huntsville, Alabama, in June 1960. And the next morning, he came running in like a fire drill, You gotta get up! We go out to the backyard and there are three of every kind of toy you could think of. I would have given you money. 'There wasn't a person in the world that would say no to him. Girl Happy. His mother was Elvis' step-mom Davada Dee Stanley, who married his father, Vernon Presley, in 1960. In common with all written accounts from Presley insiders, however, Rick Stanleys memories have to be taken with some caution. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Elvis Presley's songs are unforgettable - they have stood the test of time, especially his singles of the 1950s, a decade in which he had a song at No. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ", According to Dee, commenting on Elvis's drug-taking, long after his death, "There wasn't a person in the world that would say no to him. Dee, who died on September 28, 2013 : first clapped eyes on Elvis when he played a show in Newport News, Virginia, in 1955, the year before classic hits like Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog caused a worldwide sensation. Vernon died of heart failure on June 26, 1979. (June 16, 1925 - September 28, 2013) Dee was Elvis Presley's stepmother. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Status Duration Length; Dating: Dec 1958 - 3rd Jul 1960: 1 year, 7 months Married: 3rd Jul 1960 - 1977: If there was a woman or man strong enough, Elvis would be alive today'. He pointed out how on his mothers side of the family, many seemed to pass away at a relatively young age. Try again later. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. With his first big royalty cheque, Elvis bought Gladys a pink Cadillac. Her excessive consumption of alcohol led her to develop liver damage and ultimately the hepatitis that killed her. The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. When Elvis heard, he flew into a rage that his dad could think of marrying again so soon and he didn't go to the wedding. Davada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Weve updated the security on the site. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. However it was another three years later in Friedberg, Germany, where they first met as Elvis was serving with Dee's then husband, Sgt. The conversation then turned to the future. They divorced in 1977. Had he been alive, he would no doubt have disliked his "stepmom" even more after she claimed, in a book about "the dark side of Elvis" after his death that he had shared a bed with his birth mother. Elvis was standing over by the record player, listening to records. There was a problem getting your location. Elvis's father had joined his son in Germany after the death in August 1958 of Gladys - which many say the King never truly got over or recovered from. And according to his own wife Priscilla 'he couldn't stand her'. Over the years, numerous books have focused on the brief life of one of the most iconic figures in American music. Davada Mae Elliot. She in turn called him 'Satnin' because his skin was satin-smooth. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. During this time, he met Davada (Dee) Stanley, the wife of a career military man also stationed there. 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