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Elizabeth Stafford Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Nutt Stafford CHARLESTON - Elizabeth "Betty" Nutt Stafford died on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Charleston, SC. Her funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, August 18, in the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston. There will be a private burial in Greensboro, NC, at a later date. Betty was born April 4, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert Hamilton Nutt and Elizabeth Pilcher Nutt. She was predeceased by her husbands, Clement Lowrey Stafford, Jr. and Charles Allan Matthews. She was also predeceased by her brother, Robert Hamilton Nutt, Jr., and her son-in-law, Gaillard Townsend Dotterer. Betty attended grade school in Greensboro, NC, St. Mary's High School in Raleigh, Finch Junior College in New York City, and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. In 1947, she married her longtime sweetheart Larry "Bubber" Stafford at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greensboro, where she was a lifelong member and devoted to the altar guild. Betty was a passionate golfer, always making new friends on the golf course as she moved with her family to Larchmont, NY, Nashville, TN, and finally back to Greensboro, close to her beloved NC mountains. Along the way, she contributed to many organizations and clubs, adding grace, dignity, and kindness, winning the hearts of all who knew her. Betty ("Bobo") is survived by her two children, Clement Lowrey Stafford III (Libby) of Greensboro and Barbara Stafford Dotterer of Wadmalaw Island; stepson, Douglas Graves Matthews (Theresa) of New Orleans; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Stafford White (Ian) of Charlotte, Jacquelyn Stafford Tugwell (Matt) of Charlotte, Thomas Stafford Graham (Sage) of Statesboro, GA; and five great-grandchildren. She is she also survived by her brother, William Virden Nutt (Sue) and sister-in-law, Aurelia Fulton Stafford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bishop Gadsden Employee Fund, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412 or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. The family is deeply grateful to the many loving and caring Bishop Gadsden staff members who have enriched our lives and for so many years. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., (843) 766-1365.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2023.

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Loocie Brown

August 13, 2023

Aunt Betty and Uncle Bubbles as we called them were a fun bunch to be around. Betty was so generous of spirit and could make anyone feel welcomed. To the Browns from the "north" her southern hospitality even when they lived in Larchmont radiated from her personality. We mourn your loss, Betty and to Barbara and Libby, we send you our love as we remember the warm and fond memories of your mom.

Scottie Brown Jones

August 13, 2023

Oh, Barbara, so sorry to hear this. Our families go back a long way as relatives by marriage. Betty was always so gracious and kind. I don´t think I ever heard her say an unkind word. Please know that the Browns (mom, Hunter, Loocie, George and myself) send our love to you all. Our moms have had a good run seeing who could get to 100 first! Love you always xx

Jody Millis

August 13, 2023

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. Please know that I am thinking about you!

Robert E. Sevier, MD

August 13, 2023

Betty and Bubba were dear friends and neighbors, especially during the years we lived across the street from one another at the corners of Carlisle and Rockford. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

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