Mrs. Merlane Stafford

Father please give us the wisdom and knowledge needed, as we serve your children which are the remaining family members of Mrs. Merlane Stafford. Mrs. Stafford quietly began the long sleep in the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

The official Obsequise for this precious gem have been finalized will proceed in the following manner. Moments of reflection will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 12pm to 1pm at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Evergreen, NC. During these moments, visitors can reflect on the happier times with Mrs. Stafford, while encouraging her beloved children and other family as she lies in tranquil repose. Also on Wednesday commencing at 1 O’clock , a customized Legacy Celebration for this Virtuous woman, will take place also in the main sanctuary of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Evergreen, NC. Following the Order of Divine Worship, Mrs. Stafford’s delicate vessel along with her adored family, will be escorted to Lennon Cemetery in Evergreen, NC for Interment Rites. Yes, it will be heartbreaking for Mrs. Stafford’s  loving children, siblings and other relatives to depart from the designed earthly resting place without her, however, the shout through it all is that on the day Gabriel Sounds his Glorious Trumpet, those who are sleeping in the faith, shall rise up to meet Him in the Great Coronation.  

Guests will be received at the Stafford residence located at 3258 Union Valley Rd. Whiteville, NC where they will also assemble in preparation for the Prestigious Majestic Ebony Motorcade. 

E.M. Matthews and The Compassionate Professionals of Majestic Funeral Home of Elizabethtown are serving the Stafford and connected families.

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