Dawn Rose Stanley

Dawn Rose (Lettimore) Stanley, age 51, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Vicky Lynn (Morse) Lettimore. Dawn graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1992. In April of 2006, she married Chad Stanley in Eaton Rapids. Dawn loved her family and cherished spending time together with them. Her personality could be described as sweet, caring, kind, and sometimes bossy. Dawn looked forward to their yearly family camping trip where they enjoyed fishing and special time spent together. She faced life’s difficulties with a strong courageous spirit and always did her best to be bright and uplifting to those around her. 

Dawn is survived by her husband, Chad; son Hunter Stanley; father, Walter Lettimore; sisters, Victoria Lettimore and Shannon Lettimore; and many friends. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Vicky Lettimore; and her son, Earl Long IV in 2022. 

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. Burial took place place at Gunnisonville Cemetery in DeWitt Township.

Those desiring may make contributions in Dawn’s memory to Ele’s Place, 1145 W. Oakland Ave., Lansing, MI 48915.

To view Dawn’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com 

The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.