Betty Jean Gillis Stafford Obituary
In loving memory of Betty Jean Gillis Stafford of Burnsville, North Carolina, who departed this world on February 16, 2025 at the age of 90. Betty Jean Gillis leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Jean Gillis Stafford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gay Gillis and Vaughtie Angel Gillis; her husband Roger Stafford; and her siblings, Chloe Fields, Max Gillis and Cecil Gillis (Juanita).
She is survived by: her sons, Philip Stafford (Amelia) of Burnsville and Greg Stafford of Camden, NC; her grandchildren, Cheyanne Rathbone (Hunter), Casey Robinson (Josh) and Caitlin McMahan (Justin); her great grandchildren, Eliza Rathbone, Ezra Rathbone, Brandon Robinson, Keegan Robinson and Malachi Robinson; and her close friend Janet Brooks of Burnsville.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Yancey Funeral Services (378 Charlie Brown Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 23rd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations may be made to her church, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 195 Gouges Creek Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Keep Betty 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
