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Virginia Stafford Obituary

STAFFORD, Virginia Mae, 94, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Walter; son, W. Wayne; grandson, Ronnie; son-in-law, John Dyson. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Joyce Dyson, Brenda and Ralph Hartman; sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Karin Stafford, Glen and Nadine Stafford, Adrian and Debbie Stafford; daughter-in-law, Nancy Stafford; 24 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stafford retired from Chesterfield County Food Service after 23 years. She was well-known for her hot rolls and homemade bread. Mae was a devoted lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road. There will be a visitation at 10 a.m. with her funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Meadowbrook Ward Building, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3541 Cogbill Road. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can also be made to the General Missionary Fund for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 15 East South Temple, 2nd floor, East Salt Lake City, Utah 84150.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 16, 2022.

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Darryl and Mary Sue Sheley

October 24, 2022

We knew Walter and Mae for many years, through church association. They served for several years managing our church welfare storehouse in the Richmond area, and served in many other ways throughout their lives. They were an example of Christ like love for all those around them. Mae was a true friend and we will miss her.

Robin B Gillesp[e

October 21, 2022

Mrs. Stafford was kind and loving. She was a very dedicated worker and always busy.
She absolutely made the best bread. She and Mr. Stafford helped many people including my family. I am sending many prayers to the family and I know she will live in each of their hearts and memories. Let your wonderful thoughts help you through this difficult time and the years to follow. My love and thoughts to each of you. Robin Gillespie and family,

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Lynn Daum

October 18, 2022

Praying for family during this time. Mae was a very sweet lady she helped my family when I was a lot younger. She will always be remembered

Jim & Lora Watkins [Arizona]

October 18, 2022

I just read Mae´s obituary. I am very sorry. Jim and I send our love and condolences to the whole family.

Mae was my Visiting Teacher for several years. One year she brought my family a Bunny Cake for Easter. It was a big hit. She also brought us many other things over the years like delicious lima beans. I asked her her secret for cooking once, and she said, "Use lots of butter!"

Melissa Smith Kennedy

October 16, 2022

Sending all my love and condolences to the Staffords. Mae will certainly be missed.

Patty Wilkinson

October 16, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Mae and Walter were always helping others. I will always be grateful to them. They helped Bud and I to get moved to Richmond.

Linda Stafford

October 16, 2022

My deepest Sympathy to all of the Stafford Family. Mae was an amazing lady, loving Mother , Grandmother, Great Grandmother & Great -Great Grandmother. A dear friend who I loved dearly, and she will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her. Love you Mae Stafford and I will never forget you.

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October 16, 2022

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