Charlotte Ruth Stafford
May 5, 1927-Jan. 19, 1012
Portola Valley, California

Charlotte Ruth Stafford was born May 5, 1927 in Mangum, Oklahoma to parents Myrtle Levine Jonas-Nabours and Walter Lee Nabours.

Charlotte passed away peacefully in Sacramento, California, on January 19, 2012 with her family at her side.

Charlotte leaves behind Leland Clinton Stafford her loving husband of 67 years, her two sons Kirk L. Stafford and Mark L. Stafford, daughter-in-law Marie and two grandchildren Natalie Stafford-Tenzer (Scott) and David M. Stafford (Neosha).

Charlotte will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and cherished friend to many. Her kindness, friendly smile, sense of humor and zest for life was an inspiration to all.

Charlotte or Char, as she was known, lived life to the fullest. She was a school secretary from 1972-2002, loved by many students and honored with a award for her excellent service to the Portola Valley school system in 1980.

She enjoyed life and filled hers with ballroom dancing, reading, hiking, flower arranging, sewing, crossword puzzles, gardening and spoiling her family with delicious baked treats including her famous banana bread and peach cobbler.

Char was a bright light, like a ray of sunshine. When Char entered a room you could feel her warmth, her kindness and her loving energy. She will always be remembered for her charismatic voice and her charming sense of humor. Charlotte was a wonderful woman and will be severely missed by all whose life she touched.

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