Betty Jo Stafford

Betty Stafford Obituary

Age 67 Of Maplewood Born August 4, 1942 in Prentiss, MS; died Nov. 7, 2009 in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew Gray & Frances Walker; daughter, Patrice Jones; brother, Edward Kylons; sisters, Sylvia McCuller & Frances Davidson. Survived by children, Deno Pickens, Bennie Stafford, Ronnie Stafford, Willie Jones, Jr., Alvin Stafford, & Leah Norwood; 30 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters. Visitation 12 Noon - 3 PM Friday at the Spielman Mortuary, 344 W. University Ave. (651) 222-6363, followed by a 4 PM Memorial Service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 678 Hague Ave. Private Interment.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Betty Stafford

5 Entries

tamra hathaway

November 12, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Linda Martin

November 12, 2009

To all the Stafford family, I would just like to say that you all have my deepest sympathy,and you are all in my prayers, I never got the chance to get to know Betty as i would have liked, but i am grateful that i did get a chance to meet her. I could see that she loved you all very much. I saw her face light up and her beautiful smile when her Ronnie and her grandchildren walked into the room. I also could see that she had a tremendous amount of love and faith in Jehovah. she smiled when i played the kingdom melodies for her. She did not seem to be afraid about death.Im sure Jehovah will remember her and wake her from her sleep during the resurrection right along with my mother who was also 67 years old. Way to young. We have the hope and the promise that we will see them again someday in Paradise on earth, where death will be no more.(Revelation 21:3&4)

david and jennifer forrest

November 12, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Ronnie Stafford/Family

November 12, 2009

From the things she taught me, I say to you: In just the memory of Jehovah, she is in far better care than she ever was in her 67 years on this land. For Jehovah,[the Most High God] was her best friend, and is faithful to the end...Amen.

Julie (Leitch)

November 12, 2009

Alvin, Tabitha and Virginia:

I am very sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandma's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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