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Stanley Little
1936 2023

Stanley Little

January 18, 1936 — March 10, 2023

Stanley LeRoy Little, 87, of Rossville, Kansas passed away on March 10th, 2023. Stan was born January 18th, 1936 in Harrison County, MO to Darryl & Freda (Gibler) Little. He graduated from Bethany High School in 1953. In 1956, Stan moved to Silver Lake, KS and later married his wife of 67 years, Dixie Preston. Together they had three children.

Stan was a lifelong farmer. After being born on a farm, Stan continued farming in Jackson County, KS. A self-proclaimed diversified farmer, Stan grew many varieties of crops, and raised all kinds of livestock. While he retired from farming in 2000, he stayed very active in the farming community. Stan served on the boards of The Jackson County Livestock Association, Production Credit Association, and earned awards from The Jackson County Soil Conservation Association. He also restored tractors and was a founding member of Grove Harvest Grange.

After retirement, Stan continued to work various jobs around the farming community. Since 1954, Stan was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church; serving on multiple committees, singing in the choir and delivering children's sermons.
Preceding Stan in passing are his parents. He is survived by his Wife, Dixie; three children, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and two more great-grandchildren on the way.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14th at Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 204 Madore St, Silver Lake, KS 66539. A funeral service will follow with burial taking place at Walnut Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospitals (www.stjude.org/donate)
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Silver Lake United Methodist Church

204 Madore Street, Silver Lake, KS 66539

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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Silver Lake United Methodist Church

204 Madore Street, Silver Lake, KS 66539

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