Judith Arlene Stafford

Judith Arlene Stafford, 82, on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. We should remind ourselves that while this is the end of Judy’s physical life on earth, it is the beginning of a beautiful and eternal journey, reunited with her loved ones already home.

Born to Horace Wendell Stafford and Madie Dull Stafford on April 4, 1940, at her home in Kernersville, NC, Forsyth County. Judy attended Kernersville High School and Barbizon Beauty College. She was the owner of “Women’s World” hair salon in Kernersville during the 1960s, where she loved making her clients beautiful. She went on to travel the country and see many beautiful sites, but her beloved hometown called her back. She went on to retire from American Express in Greensboro in 2003.

She gave her heart to her Lord and Savior Jesus in 1972. Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with loved ones, family, and friends. A legacy for the Lord.

Judy is predeceased by her parents; a beloved stepfather, Omar Dean; beloved grandmother, Elizabeth Sizemore Dull; brothers: Larry (Becky) Stafford and Robin Stafford; baby sister, Valmarie Stafford; her precious son, Robert Wendell Kirkman; former husband and father of her children, Bob Kirkman; and many loved cousins.

Surviving are her daughter, Lisa (Glenn) Kirkman Horne of King, NC; grandson, Nathan (Christy) Horne of TN; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Eddy) Neil of Laurel Springs, NC; granddaughter, Laura (Jamie) East of King, NC; grandson, Brooks Kirkman of Kernersville, NC; seven great-grandchildren: Riley, Christian, Maddison, Emily, Camren, Charlie, and Addy; brother, Omar (Darlene) Dean, Jr. of East Bend, NC; and may loved nieces and nephews.

Judy loved her Lord and His Word, her family, many sweet dogs, and pretty things.

The family will receive family and friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Boyles Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 pm, with Don Sherrod and Jamie East officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.   

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Judith Arlene Stafford. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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