Jean Stafford

Marguerite “Jean” Stafford, 80, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Pine Haven Nursing home. Jean was born March 6, 1931, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Lena Currier.


She was an avid bird watcher, baker and craft maker. She loved nature. She worked for the Mt. Vernon Public Library for many years. Jean was a loving homemaker who will be missed greatly by her family.


Jean married Darrell Stafford in March of 1949. They celebrated 62 years of marriage.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lena Currier; brother, David Currier; son, Greg Stafford; and grandson, Nathon Stafford.


Jean is survived by her husband Darrell Stafford; Sons Steven (Sherri) of Evansville, In., Michael (Becky) of Mt. Vernon, In.; Brothers Robert Currier of Salina, Kansas, Fredrick Currier of Wichita, Kansas, and Philip Currier of San Diego, California;
Grandchildren Amanda (Doug) Berry of Evansville, In., Alyssa Stafford, Mt. Vernon, In., and Ryan (Erika) Creswell of Evansville, In.; Great Grandchildren Miranda Wallace of Evansville, In., Tyler Stafford of Mt. Vernon, In., and her soon to be born great grandson, Patrick Berry of Evansville, In.


Private services will be held for the immediate family.


In lieu of flowers, the family is following Jean’s wishes to have donations made to the American Cancer Society or The Friend’s of Harmony Park in New Harmony, Indiana. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. 4th St., Mt. Vernon, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at austinfuneralhome.com