Mary Ann

Milner-Stafford

Mrs. Mary Anne Milner age 81 of Griffin passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her residence. Funeral arrangements and full obituary for Mrs. Stafford will be announced later by Burden's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Ann Milner Stafford was born on May 1, 1946, to the union of Beatrice Hightower and William Legg Milner in Meansville, Georgia. Mary received her formal education in the Pike County School System. She Furthered her education through Job Corp studies.

A Christian, Mary accepted Christ as her savior at a very young age.

She was united in holy matrimony with Joe James Stafford in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 3 children: Anthony , Faye, and Emma.

Mary was employed by the Griffin Spalding County School System. She served them faithfully for 12 years retiring in 2003.

In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, where she specialized in making dresses.

Mary was proceeded in death by her husband, Joe James Stafford; mother, Beatrice Hightower; father, William Legg Milner; sister, Bessie Mae Sagoes; brother, L.C. Milner; and grandson, Joe Stafford Fuller, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters, LaFaye Stafford, Emma Stafford Carriker, and Lucinda Fuller; sons, Anthony (Kendra) Stafford and Urbawn Milner; bonus sons, Joe Stafford-Fuller (Sherry) and Ernest Holcomb; sister in love, Louvenia Stafford Joiner; 7 grandchildren, 21 bonus grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends.