Jeannette Stafford

Marion Jeannette B. Stafford, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6:45 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jeannette was born March 7, 1925 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Horace H. & Cedelia (Little) Bradford. She married Donald C. Stafford on December 27, 1947 in Florence, Alabama and together they have shared over 62 years of marriage. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church. Jeannette was a teacher and school librarian in Hindsdale and Homewood, Illinois. In addition to her husband she is survived by her; Son Joseph H. Stafford and wife Jean of Carbondale Three grandchildren; Margaret Ann Stafford of Carbondale Lucinda Stafford of Carbondale Lee Stafford of Carbondale Sister Sarah Horn of Birmingham, Alabama Preceded in death by her Parents and Daughter Ann Benny. Memorial services were held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at the St. James Episcopal Church in Marion with Father Tim Goodman officiating. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with arrangements.