Mary Virginia Stacey Charity Fund
Carrying forward a legacy of kindness through opportunity and care.
Honoring the heart. Sharing her light.
Our Core Initiatives
Each initiative reflects a part of Mary Virginia’s heart—her faith, her joy, and her love for others.
Education and Scholarships
Supporting students through scholarships and educational opportunities, especially those pursuing their passions with determination and heart—just as Mary Virginia did.
Faith & Community Support
Providing gifts and resources to the schools and churches Mary Virginia loved, while carrying out the corporal works of mercy through service to those in need.
Youth Athletics (Tennis & Golf)
Encouraging young athletes in tennis and golf by helping remove financial barriers and supporting programs that foster confidence, discipline, and joy in sport.
Care for Children, the Elderly and Animals
Caring for children, the elderly, and animals through acts of kindness and service, honoring Mary Virginia’s deep love for all and the joy she found in caring for others.
Mary Virginia Stacey Charity Fund Mission Statement
-Honoring the Heart, Sharing Her Light -
In loving memory of Mary Virginia Stacey who was a beautiful 15 year old girl, we are dedicated to spreading kindness and joy in her honor.
Through your generous support, we provide gifts to schools and churches she cherished, fund tennis and golf causes she found joyful, offer support to young athletes in golf and tennis, carry out corporal works of mercy to help the children and elderly that she so loved and connected with, and support local efforts to protect the animals she adored.
Together, we keep her spirit alive by sharing her passions, providing support to others who continue her works of service, and making a difference in the lives of others.
News and Events
Mary Virginia Stacey Charity Fund Announces First Recipient of the Mary Virginia Stacey Memorial Scholarship
The Mary Virginia Stacey Charity Fund is honored to announce Jaycie Pendleton of Hampton High School as the inaugural recipient of the Mary Virginia Stacey Memorial Scholarship.
Created in memory of Mary Virginia Stacey, the scholarship recognizes an Arkansas senior female tennis player who exemplifies excellence in athletics, leadership, character, academic commitment, and kindness toward others. Mary Virginia was known not only for her accomplishments on the tennis court, but for the compassion, integrity, and joy she brought to everyone around her.
Jaycie was selected from an outstanding group of nominees from across the state for her remarkable achievements both on and off the court. A four-time state tennis qualifier and team captain, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership, sportsmanship, resilience, and dedication to serving her school and community.
This fall, Jaycie will attend South Arkansas College, where she plans to pursue a degree in Radiologic Technology.
In addition to her athletic success, Jaycie has excelled academically while serving in numerous leadership and service roles, including FFA, Student Council, Beta Club, Bulldog Buddies, and an AmeriCorps internship at Hampton Elementary.
The Mary Virginia Stacey Charity Fund is deeply grateful for the support shown for this inaugural scholarship and for the many inspiring young women who were nominated. Our hope is that this scholarship continues to honor Mary Virginia’s legacy by recognizing athletes who compete with heart, lead with kindness, and positively impact those around them.
Congratulations, Jaycie, on this well-deserved honor!
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