Photo courtesy of Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
Rockford, Illinois
Jun 21, 1933 – Oct 20, 2018 (Age 85)
Mae Wilma Stanford, of Rockford, departed this earthly life, October 20, 2018 in her home. She was born June 21, 1933 in Stephens, Arkansas, the daughter of Ulysses and Brooksie Zackery. Mae lived in Rockford many years after coming from Arkansas. She married John Henry Stanford Sr., September...
Read MoreGrowing in SW Rockford Ms. Mae and her shop was a part of the fabric that held the neighborhood together. Three generations from my family alone my mother,wife and daughter were not just customers but were family. Heart felt condolences to the Stanford Family. R.I.P
Steve and Peggy Hicks
November 13, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV | Acquaintance
Stanford Family - We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful women of God! We'll miss her beautiful smile and her warm personality. Please know that you're in our prayers during this time of sorrow.
Timothy & Cowarna Buchanan
November 07, 2018 | Caledonia, IL
Condolences to The Stanford's Great Lady and Family connected thru Allen Chapel and Family. Pillar in the Rockford Community. She did my daughter's hair b4 her relaxer What an experience It was difficult to say the least but she was lovely about it and patient. She will be missed RIH Mae
Gwendola Chatman
October 28, 2018 | Rowlett, TX
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
William & Ola Bernel & Family
October 28, 2018 | Rockford, IL | Friend
Thinking of, and praying for, all of Mrs. Stanford's family and friends.
Shelly
October 27, 2018 | TX
To the Stanford/Pryor Family
We were saddened to hear of Mae's passing. She was an angel on earth and now she is an angel in heaven. RIH Mae and sending our deepest condolences to the family.
Ingram and Lura Gentry and Family
October 26, 2018 | Rockford, IL
I'm so sorry to hear about such a wonderful woman passing on and the loss of your mother.. My prayers are with you all that you will be at peace during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Hosea Lee Blakely
October 26, 2018 | Rockford, IL
Aunt Mae always smiled and loved her family. Rest now sweetie
Dors Gulley-Few
October 26, 2018 | Rockford, IL
Condolences to the Stanford Family, We pray that the good lord gives you peace in your time of need. She will be missed.....
Staci Johnson and family
October 26, 2018 | Rockford, IL