Ms. Nellie Jean Stafford

July 31, 1936 - October 26, 2020

Ms. Nellie Jean Stafford of Arab, Alabama, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, October 26, 2020 at the age of 84 years. Ms. Stafford was born on July 31, 1936 in Booneville, Mississippi to the late William Glentford Fleming and Gladys Vivian Voyles. Ms. Stafford worked in the Arab City School System for 28 years as a Special Education Teacher. She loved her time as a teacher and loved all her students. Ms. Stafford was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved her grandchildren very much, and always made each of them their favorite pie every Thanksgiving. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, being with her friends, going to Tunica, and spending time with her beloved dog, Mollie. Ms. Stafford will be forever remembered by her daughters, Sherry Willis and Tammy (Brock) Noble, and her daughter-in-law, DeAnna Asebedo; grandchildren, Chris (Sylvia) Eudy, Joshua (Rachel) Benefield, Terry Goff, Cody Eudy, Mercedez (Arik) Bodine, and Colt Coffman; great-grandchildren, Peyton Izzo, Tripp Eudy, and Audrey Benefield. Ms. Stafford is preceded in death by her son, Daniel Herbert (Herby) Eudy. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the service on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel is assisting Ms. Stafford's family.