She was born August 30, 1921, in Cecil, AR to the late Herman and Thelma Carroll. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard Stafford of Greenwood, her sister Virginia Smith of Fort Smith and her great grandson, Christian Stafford of Orlando, Florida.
Hortense was an elementary teacher in Greenwood school district for 33 years. She is best remembered for her many years as a fourth-grade teacher. In 2023 she was inducted in the Greenwood Schools Hall of Honor in recognition for outstanding service to education and dedication to Greenwood Schools.
Traveling was special to her and once retired, she traveled extensively throughout the US as well as many countries around the world. She was an avid reader and loved working crossword puzzles.
Hortense is survived by her two sons, Willard Stafford, Jr. of Port Orange, FL (Karin) and Joe Stafford (Mary Jane) of Hot Springs Village, AR; sister, Betty Caperton of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Michael Stafford, Richard Stafford, Kristina Green, and Jennifer Symancyk; 5 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
There will be a graveside service at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you show a random act of kindness or donate to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
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