With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Garrell Grimes Stanford of Abbeville, Mississippi, who passed away on May 1, 2021 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Chester Bradley and Sarah Grimes Stanford; his former life partner Patricia Ann Stanford; and his son Eddie Stanford. He is survived by : his stepchildren, Beth Bennett Garner (Paul) of Byhalia, MS and Chris Bennett (Sandra) of Oxford, MS; his sister Brenda Stanford Holloway (Steve) of Water Valley, MS; his grandchildren, Amanda Stanford Sowell (Sonny Perkins) and Hunter Stanford (Megan); his stepgrandchildren, Emma Kate Bennett and Channing Reid Bennett; his great grandchildren, Piper Stanford, Ethan Stanford, Evan Sowell and Eli Sowell; and his nephew Brad Terry.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Stanford's memory may be made to New El Bethel Baptist Church at c/o James Barbee; 155 County Road 488; Oxford, MS 38655, or First Baptist Church of Abbeville at 15 East Long Street; Abbeville, MS 38601.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waller Funeral Home