Dorothy Cannon Stafford

"Grandmother" was a very special lady. I will always have the fondest memories of her. My condolences to the family.

When I'm Gone


When I'm gone from your side,

And all your tears have been dried ...

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.


I am a thousand winds that blow;

I am the diamond glints on snow;

I am the sunlight on ripened grain;

I am the gentle autumn's rain.


When you awaken in the morning hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush...

We will all miss Grandmother but we have the comfort of knowing that she is with Granddaddy and her heavenly father. I will honor her memory by teaching my son to love and respect others, no matter what their differences may be. We love you Grandmother-
Dottie, Jimmy and Cooper

Last Tuesday God took Dorothy home where all suffering is alleviated and where she can rest in eternal peace. May God bless Dorothy. We will all miss the love and joy she gave us here on earth.

Nature

As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently,...

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

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.