Obituaries 15 July 2024

Eleanor J. Stafford

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Eleanor J. Stafford, 88, of Good Hope, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born April 4, 1936 in Bainbridge, a daughter of the late William and Mary Brown Everhart.

She married Bruce Stafford Dec. 27, 1952, and he preceded her in death on June 17, 2006.

She retired from US Shoe Factory in Greenfield. Eleanor served as the chaplain at Eagles 1325 for many years. She enjoyed reading, John Wayne movies, gardening and making memories with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Woolever (Craig Dement); her son, Michael “Mike” (Becky) Stafford; six grandchildren: Brian Woolever, Brian (Davette) Mead, Jen Duncan, Mandy (Jason) Kenney, Jessica (Randy) Wright and Ashley Stafford (Victor Massie); great-grandchildren, Branson (Marci) Leisure, Bryce Duncan (Anthony Woodworth), Brady Duncan (Liberty Meyer), Renae and Emma Wright and Zoey, Chloe and Phoebe Massie; two great-great-grandchildren, Delani Strain and Brooks Leisure; and two special friends, Alpha Combs and Linda Hafer.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Marvin, William David and David “Foot” Everhart.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the Anderson-Ebright Funeral Home, Greenfield with Pastor Jon Silveous officiating. Following the service, Eleanor will be laid to rest beside her husband, Bruce, in the Good Hope Cemetery. Family and friends can visit at the funeral home Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Those who wish to share a memory of Eleanor and sign her online register may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.

 

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