Brenda Sue Stafford

Brenda Sue Stafford obituary, Russellville, AR

Brenda Sue Stafford

Brenda Stafford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornwell Funeral Home - Dardanelle on Jan. 14, 2026.
Brenda Sue Stafford, age 53 of Russellville passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1972 to the late Billy Earl Bailey and Juanita Sue Johnson Bailey. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Billy Wayne Bailey.

Survivors include her two daughters, Mandy Hilton (Ronnie Ewing) and Chelsie Stafford (Brandon Hilton); three siblings Teresa Trude (Ross), Danny Bailey (Mary Ann), and Laverne Hughes (Jerry); eight grandchildren, Annastazija Hilton, Destry Ragon, Zander Taylor, Elivah Ragon, Zalara Hilton, Connor Hilton, Izabella Hilton, Mavrix Stafford, along with several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com

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