Beth Stafford

Elizabeth “Beth” Jane Stafford, age 59, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. She entered this life March 11, 1961, in Brinkley, Arkansas, the daughter of Ernest and Juanita (Nofzinger) Stafford, who preceded her in death. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.

A funny, outgoing, and beautiful person, Beth possessed a wonderful smile that would capture your attention. As a child of God, her personality shone while she was a caseworker for the Department of Human Services. Beth interceded on behalf of many families over the years and helped change lives for the better. Smiles will brighten the faces of those influenced at the memory of this wonderful lady. There will be a memorial service Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 2:00-4:00pm @ Emerson Funeral Home. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Beth is survived by her two daughters: Ashley Purcell of Kirbyville, Missouri, and Jessica Carter of Hollister, Missouri; two grandsons: Athyn Little and Eligh Carter; two sisters: Julia (Howard) Coleman of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Mora (Eugene) Terhune of McCory, Arkansas; two brothers: Bill (Sherry) Stafford of Maumelle, Arkansas, and David Stafford of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.