Beverly Stanley-Acey was born on September 20, 1960 to Joseph and Lucille Stanley. She attended Robinson Elementary, West Jr. High School and Buchtel High School. She leaves in her wake (5) children, Leonard, Brian, James, Vivian, and Dasia. She also leaves (3) sisters: Roberta Brown, Darlene Craig and Yvonne Stanley; (1) brother, Stephen Stanley; (1) uncle, Buford (Mary) Stanley as well as a host of other relatives and friends.