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Mary Stafford Obituary

Mrs. Mary Kay Stafford, 69, died on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Piedmont Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Grandview Memorial Park on Cherry Road with the Rev. Dr. John W. Cabe officiating.
Born in Mackeys, N.C., Mrs. Stafford was a daughter of the late Marshall Spruill and the late Estelle Everett Powell.
She was a retired schoolteacher with the Rock Hill School District, with 30 years of service. She enjoyed making flower arrangements and loved her dogs.
Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Thomas W. "Bill" Stafford; her son, Kevin Stafford (Diana) of Catawba; her daughters, Robin Boatright (Brian) of Catawba and April Paulk (Matthew) of Rock Hill; her grandchildren, Tanner and Marshall Stafford and Patrick, Amanda and Samantha Boatright; her great-grandchildren, Marissa and Cayden Boatright; her brother, Mitchell Spruill (Rachel) of Cumming, Ga.; her sisters, Jean Howell (Dick) of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Tracy Love (David) of Richburg; and her sister-in-law, Jean Spruill of Plymouth, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Stanley and David Spruill.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill; and other times at the home of her daughter, Robin Boatright.
Memorials may be made in Mrs. Stafford's name to the York County Humane Society, 2036 Carolina Place, Fort Mill, SC 29715.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

Published by The Lancaster News on Nov. 29, 2017.
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To live a full life and find enjoyment for your hard work in assisting others is truly a reward (Ecclesiastes 3:12,13). To family and friends, may you find comfort in your memories.

L P

December 28, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Kay was a wonderful cousin. The Crotty family loved her dearly. She will be missed.

Dana and Don Bendixen

December 2, 2017

I am very sorry to hear about Kay. I haven't seen or talked to her in almost 40 years, since Rock Hill, but I always thought a lot of her.

Elbert Tarkington

December 1, 2017

April & Matt..Dave and I are so sorry to hear this news. We will surely miss Kay. Our prayers are with your family today and always...David & Darla Melton...(the sub shop)

December 1, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Kay Stafford.
Neighbors, Penny and Jack McNees

Penny and Jack McNees

November 30, 2017

Dearest Bill and family, There are really no words we can offer at this difficult time, but please know that we're praying for you all. Hard to imagine a world without KAY in it. We're here for you,

Joe and Betty Gwin

Betty Gwin

November 28, 2017

Ms. Stafford was my Geometry teacher at Rock Hill High School. She was a sweet and kind woman who will greatly be missed.

November 28, 2017

Tracy, Diana, Kevin and Family,
My prayers and condolences are with you and the family. May you rest on God during this difficult time.

Mandi Lamb

November 28, 2017

RIP KAY STAFFORD! SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS KEVIN & DIANA & THE STAFFORD FAMILY. PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY WITH LOVE

Frances Hessenthaler

November 28, 2017

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