Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Stafford, Kathy Ann 2014
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Thursday, January 16, 2014


Kathy Ann Stafford, 63, of Ionia, formerly of Muskegon, passed away at home 
surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 9, 2014.  She was born in Muskegon on 
June 20, 1950, daughter of Harold and Martha (Duis) Lathrop.  Following high 
school, Kathy married Norman L. Smith and he preceded her in death in 1972.  
She married Timothy D. Stafford in 1998 and he survives. 

Kathy worked in housekeeping for a nursing home, but her main focus in life was 
her home and her family.  She enjoyed reading, watching television and spending 
time on line, but she was completely in love with all things Disney.  Kathy 
traveled to Disney at least once a year and took her children and grandchildren 
with her.  She was the expert on what to do and see and was in the process of 
planning the next trip even before returning from the current one.  It was all 
part of what made her a special mom and grandmother to all her children and 
grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Timothy, she is survived by her mother, Martha 
Lathrop of Muskegon; children, Cathy Ann (Terry) Miller of Ionia, Kate Williams 
of Ionia, Norman Smith of Kentucky, Candy (Tom) Jacobs of Ionia and a former 
daughter-in-law, Julie Smith; grandchildren Desiree, Lila, Terry, Carley, 
Emory, Melinda, James, Chelsea, Jonathon, Tyler, Christopher, Thomas, Robert, 
Sara and Kathy; nine great grandchildren; sisters Carlene Bryant and Mickey 
(Jim) Cripes, both of Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews including special 
niece Jade and nephew Jacob Bryant. 

In addition to her first husband Norman, she was preceded in death by her 
father, Harold; a grandson, Keith; a brother Robert "Sneezy" Lathrop; her 
special aunt "Lou"; and a long-time friend and companion, Al.

A Memorial Service will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the 
Community of Christ Church, 2671 Ducey Ave., Muskegon, Mich. 49442, with Pastor 
Laurel officiating.  Interment is being planned for spring at Eggleston Twp. 
Cemetery near Muskegon.  Those wishing to express sympathy are welcomed to 
consider a contribution in Kathy's memory to the hospice organization of the 
donor's choice.  Envelopes and additional information are available by 
contacting Verdun Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 303 S. Bridge 
St., Belding, (616) 794-1300.


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