Rhoda Mae (STAFFORD) Williams
1928–2013
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Rhoda Mae (Stafford) Williams Photo uploaded by her niece, Tammy Stafford-Bellflower |
Rhoda was the sister of my father, P.J. Stafford (1932–2012), who was the first husband of my mother, Doris Ann (Tidwell).
Doris and P.J. had two children together — me (Tammy Jean Stafford-Bellflower), and my brother, Timmy Lee Stafford (1966–2004).
Links to Timmy's: Obituary | Headstone | In Loving Memory
Obituary Summary
Rhoda Mae (Stafford) Williams was born on February 14, 1928, in Bloomington Springs, Putnam County, Tennessee, to the late Van Dow Stafford (1907–1992) and Ethel (Biggs) Stafford (1909–1983).
Her first marriage was to James Ferguson Elliott (1918–1983) on April 21, 1945. They had two children:
- Patricia Gwen (Elliott) (1948–2009)
- Phil Elliott
Her second marriage was to Noil Williams (1925–2008). They had two children:
- Eugene Williams
- Phyllis (Williams)
A screenshot of her obituary is shown below. Credit: Austin & Bell Funeral Home.
A link to the full obituary is included in the section at the bottom.
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Parents
Van Dow Stafford (1907–1992)
and
Ethel (Biggs) Stafford (1909–1983)
of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee
Paternal Grandparents
William Riley "Will" Stafford (1881–1955)
and
Celina Avo (Stafford) Stafford (1885–1982)
Maternal Grandparents
Woody C. Biggs (1884–1974)
and
Cora Liza (Rush) Biggs
of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee
Siblings
- P.J. "Pete" Stafford (1932–2012)
- Laurence Freeman Stafford (1935–2014)
- Jean (Stafford) Ashley (1931–2005)
- Lucille (Stafford) Stanley (1944–2013)
- Woody William "Buddy" Stafford (1940–2013)
- Ronnie Lee Stafford (living as of 2/4/2024)
Links & Memorials
- Photos of Rhoda and family – We Remember
- Obituary – Austin & Bell Funeral Home
- Rhoda – FamilySearch.org
- Virtual Cemeteries by Tammy Stafford-Bellflower
- P.J. "Pete" Stafford – Find a Grave
- Jean Stafford Ashley – BillionGraves
- Timmy Lee Stafford – Family Tree page
- Beverly (Stafford) Laursen (1963–2022)
Page Created By
Stafford-Tidwell Family Tree
Created and curated by Tammy Jean Stafford-Bellflower
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