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Obituary of Stella R. Raiford
STELLA MAE RAIFORD RAIFORD
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Stella R. Raiford, 88, died Nov. 17, 1998.
Born Aug. 1, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Robert Allen and Lizzie Joyner Raiford. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Bowles of Courtland; a sister, Bernice Eanes of Franklin; and a grandson, David Allen Gray.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Southampton Memorial Park with Hugh Spaulding officiating. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9
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Stella R. Raiford, 88, of Franklin, died 17 Nov 1998. Born 1 Aug 1910 to Robert Allen and Lizzie Joyner Raiford, she was survived by a daughter, sister, and grandson.
A graveside service for Stella R. Raiford was held 19 Nov 1998 in Southampton Memorial Park with Hugh Spaulding officiating.
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STELLA MAE RAIFORD RAIFORD
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Stella R. Raiford, 88, died Nov. 17, 1998.
Born Aug. 1, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Robert Allen and Lizzie Joyner Raiford. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Bowles of Courtland; a sister, Bernice Eanes of Franklin; and a grandson, David Allen Gray.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday [19 Nov 1998] in Southampton Memorial Park with Hugh Spaulding officiating. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 7 to 8 p.m. today [18 Nov 1998].
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9
––– Vital Statistics –––
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| Field | Value |
| Name | Stella R. Raiford |
| Age | 88 |
| Birth | 1 Aug 1910 |
| Death | 17 Nov 1998 |
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––– Table of Relationships –––
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| Name | Relationship | Residence |
| Stella R. Raiford | Decedent | Franklin |
| Robert Allen Raiford | Father | [Deceased] |
| Lizzie Joyner Raiford | Mother | [Deceased] |
| Carolyn Bowles | Daughter | Courtland |
| Bernice Eanes | Sister | Franklin |
| David Allen Gray | Grandson | [Unknown] |
| Hugh Spaulding | Officiant | [Unknown] |
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––– Publication Details –––
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| Field | Value |
| Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Name | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date | 18 Nov 1998 |
| Edition | FINAL |
| Section | LOCAL |
| Page | B9 |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––
• Birth name was Stella Mae Raiford.
• Funeral held at Southampton Memorial Park.
• Visitation held at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin.
[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]
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