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Nadine Stafford Obituary

Nadine (Popejoy) Stafford SUMMERVILLE - Nadine Popejoy Stafford, 86, of Summerville, wife of Jesse N. Stafford, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her residence. Friends and family may call at Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Avenue, Summerville on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 1 o'clock until hour of service. Funeral service will begin at 2 o'clock. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Nadine was born on July 14, 1929 in Groesbeck, TX, daughter of the late Jim Popejoy and Thelma (Nichols) Popejoy. She enjoyed reading and was the church Librarian for Summerville Baptist Church for 21 years where she is a current member. Most importantly she loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving in addition to her husband Jesse are: one son: David Jim Stafford (Joyce) of Summerville; two daughters: Jacqueline "Jackie" Johnson (Duane) of Gaston, SC and Susan Harrison (Tim) of Summerville; six grandchildren: Jessica Boensch (Trey), David Ryan Stafford, Stafford Johnson, Nicole Harrison, Leianne Johnson and T.J. Harrison; one brother: Dwain Popejoy of Groesbeck, TX; one sister: Betty Duke of Groesbeck, TX. She was predeceased by three brothers: Joe Popejoy, James Popejoy and David Glynn Popejoy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Special Olympics, Attn: Web Gifts, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036?3604. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2016.

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Lou and Deborah Minick

April 8, 2016

Dear Stafford Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are lifted up for you during this time. Take some comfort in knowing that you faithfully attended to her needs. Sent with our love.

Mart Floyd White

April 7, 2016

May God give you all the extra strength you will need in the next weeks to come. So sorry for you but knowing she is in heaven lets you know she is fine. Nadine touched many lives.

Sherry Kuykendall Hinerman

April 7, 2016

What a positive impact Nadine Stafford had on so many. She was a supportive and encouraging influence on many of us young ladies growing up at Summerville Baptist! Jesse, Jackie, David and Susan, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rhonda Hopper

April 7, 2016

I have so many happy memories of Aunt Nadine. She was a wonderful, loving lady. She will be missed here on this earth but we will see her again in our eternal home.

Dave and Janey Bowman

April 6, 2016

How can you put into a few words what Nadine meant to us and to so many others. This is one of those times we wish we lived closer. We are sending love, hugs, and prayers to the family. God has used Jesse and Nadine in amazing ways in our lives. Thank you. Nadine is receiving her reward. Praise God that we don't grieve as those without hope.

Tommy and Lisa Boyd

April 6, 2016

Precious lady!!!!

Kate Miller

April 5, 2016

She will be missed bye many people

Mary Ella & John Davidson

April 5, 2016

With heartfelt sorrow we celebrate Mrs. Stafford's life - a sweet life well lived. She is forever in our hearts. Wishing you peace and love.

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