Mildred Stanford

Mildred Stanford, 79, of Goreville passed away at 6:20pm, Wednesday July 16, 2003 at her residence.

Her wishes were to be cremated. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and may be sent to c/o Blue Funeral Home P. O. Box 411, Marion, Il 62959. Blue Funeral home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Stanford was born on February 24, 1924 in Lola, Kentucky to Gobel and Arley (SINGLETON) Pearson. She married Harry Stanford on Nov 10, 1941 in Charles, Missouri. He survives.

Other survivors include her daughters, nedra & Ed Shue of Gorville, Linda & Tim Philpott of Torrence, CA., Brenda & John Cosgrave of Joliet, Il; son, Skip stanford of Joliet, Il; grandchildren, Jay Jenifer, Ross, Randy and Michelle; five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Pearson of Mabank, TX; sister, Anna Lee & Art Miskowski of Goreville and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded id death by her parents.

Mrs. Stanford hobbies included crocheting and loved spending time with her great-grandchildren.