Doris Stafford

Doris Stafford of Belfry, KY, passed away peacefully at the age of 93, surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Doris was born on February 19, 1930, at Matewan, WV, the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Chafin and Maude Varney Chafin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elmer "Buster" Stafford; her son, John Thomas “Buck” Stafford; grandsons, Russell Thomas "Rusty" Stafford, and Jeffrey Thomas Smith; daughter-in-laws, Mary Stafford, and Kathy Stafford; brothers, Paul Chafin, Dan Chafin, and Thomas "Peekie" Chafin Jr., her sisters, Virginia Chafin, Hester Harmon, Mary Oakie Lecco, Georgia Harmon, and Inez Lecco.  Doris was a devoted housewife that spent her life caring for those around her.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, taking long drives, and shopping sprees.  Those left to honor and mourn her passing include her children, James (MaryAnn) Stafford and Sam (Judy) Stafford of Sidney, KY, Albert (Delorce) Stafford of Williamson, WV, Dottie (Dick) Goff of Slaters Branch, KY, Joe Stafford, Daniel Stafford, Terry (Carla) Stafford, David (Annette) Stafford and Pam Stafford all of Belfry, KY, and one sister, Sue Rawoew of Los Angeles, CA.  She also leaves behind a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren that were the joy of her life.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 6 - 9 PM in the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with a short service at 7 PM.  Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, beginning at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with John Herron officiating.  Burial will follow in the Stafford Cemetery, McCarr, KY, with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.  The family would like to extend a very special thank you to her daughter, Pam for her dedication, love, care, and devotion to her for over 20 years. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY, is serving the Stafford family.  Online condolences at www.rerogersfh.com.