In loving memory of
Burlien Stallons Stafford

• February 04, 1932
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• February 21, 2019

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Burlien Stallons Stafford, 87, passed away peacefully at Hope Healthcare surrounded by family and friends on February 21, 2019.  Burlien was born in Deering, Missouri, the daughter of John and Josie Stallons.  She moved with her family to Florida in 1937 where she attended Estero Grammar School, Fort Myers Junior High School, and graduated from Naples High School in 1950.  After high school, Burlien worked as a legal stenographer for an attorney in Naples.

In 1952, Burlien married Christopher Stafford.  She and Chris moved to Fort Myers where they raised their two daughters and were active in many community and social activities.   Burlien worked at Fort Myers City Hall and later at Gulf Coast Properties, where she made many friendships that endured throughout her lifetime.

She is survived by her two daughters Kristin Stafford Scott and Jan Stafford Davis, her grandchildren LeElla Scott, Christopher Scott, Brandon Stafford (Cara) Davis, Erin Davis (Seth Dipietrantonio), and 4 great-grandchildren, Kellen Stafford Davis, Gillian Paige Davis, Josie Grace DiPietrantonio and Isabella Ann DiPietrantonio.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no memorial service. The family will conduct a private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Healthcare, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL., 33908