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