Essie B. Stafford Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Essie B. Stafford of Jonesboro, Arkansas, born in Willisville, Arkansas, who passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Essie B. Stafford to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Essie's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Isaiah Blake and Ortha Mae Bailey Blake. She is survived by: her children, Nathan Stafford of Jonesboro, AR, Vanessa Jones and Beverly Patterson of Jonesboro, AR; and her siblings, Floyd Blake, Robert Lee Blake, Irene Blake and Gracie Blake of Willisville, AR. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many loving relatives and friends.
