Lucille (STAFFORD) Stanley

Lucille (Stafford) Stanley
Born: January 8, 1944, in Jackson County, Tennessee
Died: November 24, 2013, in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

Photo uploaded by her niece, Tammy Stafford-Bellflower

Lucille (Stafford) Stanley was the daughter of Van Dow Stafford (1907–1992) and Ethel (Biggs) Stafford (1909–1983) of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee. She was one of several siblings, including her brother P.J. "Pete" Stafford, Tammy’s father.

Lucille married James D. Stanley (1934–2008), and they had one daughter together. She passed away from lung cancer at the age of 69.

Burial

Lucille is buried in Tennessee. See obituary and Find a Grave for more information.

Parents

• Father: Van Dow Stafford (1907–1992) — Last resided in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama
• Mother: Ethel (Biggs) Stafford (1909–1983) — Last resided in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee

Both are buried at Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Tennessee.

Paternal Grandparents

• William Riley "Will" Stafford (1881–1955)
• Celina Avo (Stafford) Stafford (1885–1982)

Both are buried at Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Tennessee.

Maternal Grandparents

• Woody C. Biggs (1884–1974)
• Cora Liza (Rush) Biggs (1891–1964)

Note: Woody and Cora were divorced at one point. Cora later married Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. (1858–1940) and had children with him before remarrying Woody. Woody also had children from other marriages and outside of marriage. Both Woody and Cora are buried at Denson Cemetery in Gainesboro.

Lucille’s Siblings

• Rhoda Mae (Stafford) Williams (1928–2013)
• Jean (Stafford) Ashley (1931–2005)
• P.J. "Pete" Stafford (1932–2012)
• Laurence Freeman Stafford (1935–2014)
• Woody "Buddy" Stafford (1940–2013)
• Lucille (Stafford) Stanley (1944–2013)
• Ronnie Lee Stafford (living as of 2025)

Raised as a Sibling

• Timmy Lee Stafford (1966–2004), raised by Van and Ethel Stafford and considered a sibling by Lucille and others

Memorial & Records Links

• We Remember page for Lucille
• Lucille’s WikiTree page
• Find A Grave – P.J. "Pete" Stafford
• Find A Grave – Timmy Lee Stafford
• BillionGraves – Timmy Lee Stafford
• BillionGraves – Jean Stafford Ashley
• Obituary for Lucille
• Obituary – Beverly (Stafford) Laursen

Bio compiled with love by her niece, Tammy Stafford-Bellflower.

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Ethel (Biggs) Stafford 1909–1983 | Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858–1940 | Woody William "Buddy" Stafford 1940-2013 | Jean Irene (Stafford) Ashley 1931-2005 | Cora Liza (RUSH) Biggs 1891-1964 | Celina Avo (STAFFORD) 1885–1982 | Woody C. Biggs 1884–1974 | William Riley STAFFORD 1881–1955 | Laurence Freeman STAFFORD 1935–2014 | Rhoda Mae (STAFFORD) Williams 1928–2013 | Timmy Lee Stafford 1966–2004 | Van Dow STAFFORD 1907–1992 | P.J. "Pete" Stafford 1932–2012 | Margaret Arene (ANDERSON) Tidwell 1923-2007 | William Colie TIDWELL 1916-1994 | Our Story (Timmy & Tammy) | Divorce Announcement: P. J. Stafford and Doris Ann (Tidwell) Stafford | Obituary notice, gravesite photo,and memory card for Timmy Lee Stafford 1966-2004 | P.J. Stafford and Doris Ann (Tidwell) Stafford's Marriage record | Birth Certificate records for Timmy & Tammy | Family Tree Introduction by Tammy | TIDWELL main page | STAFFORD main page |