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ora Ellis Stafford, 62, of Laurel Street in Valdese, N.C. died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Valdese Hospital following a period of declining health.
She was born Aug. 19, 1946, in Mitchell County, and was a daughter of Mildred Young Ellis of Valdese and the late Rev. Frank S. Ellis.
Lora was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and a devoted Christian. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Joe R. Stafford of the home; a son, Tim R. Stafford and his wife, Edith, of Rutherford College; a brother, Larry G. Ellis of Hickory; a sister, Linda Briggs and her husband, Daniel, of Hickory; nieces and nephews, Sharon Bumgarner and her husband, Richard, and Eric Briggs, all of Hickory, and Billy Joe Stafford and his wife, Ethel, of Spruce Pine; a special friend, Kellie Stroup of Morganton; and Lora's canine friends, Bruno and Coco. In addition to her father,
Lora was preceded in death by a great-niece, Kayla Briggs.
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