Wanda Brookshire Stafford

Wanda Brookshire Stafford, age 84, born on April 25, 1941, in Alexander County, North Carolina, went to her heavenly home on June 6, 2025, at the Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. She lived a life enriched by the love of her family and her dedication to community service through various interests and church activities.

Wanda had a notable career as a secretary for the Alexander County Schools, where her organization and diligence left a lasting impression. A bright student during her school years, she excelled academically and was an cheerleader at Oakhill High School, demonstrating her spirit and commitment to excellence from a young age.

Wanda's involvement in her community extended beyond her professional life. Over the years, she was active in her faith at Bethlehem Baptist Church before becoming a devoted member of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, where she contributed her time and energy. She also played significant roles in the Bethlehem Ruritan Club and the ECA, deeply valuing the connections and camaraderie fostered through these organizations. Wanda was also well known for her work ethic.

Wanda treasured her family, who remember her fondly. She is survived by her son, James "Jimmy" H. Stafford Jr., and her daughter, Myra Stafford-Hertzler, who is married to Kevin B. Hertzler. She cherished her granddaughter, Lauren Olivia Hertzler, and loved her sisters, Hilda H. Hice and Barbara A. Love, and brother Jack A. Brookshire.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Ingram Brookshire and Alice Lucy White Brookshire, as well as her first husband, James Horace Stafford Sr., and her second husband, James Howard Helton, her brothers, Millard C. Brookshire, Leon Brookshire, Ray T. Brookshire, and sisters Christine Andrews, Lena May McDonald, and Faye W. Lehmann.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, located at 1822 Dudley Shoals Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630. The funeral service will be Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Kyle Lloyd and Rev. Roger Parker will officiate.

The family will accept flowers, or memorials may be made to Bethlehem Ruritan Club, 187 Bethlehem Park Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681, or the charity of your choice.

Wanda will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, her active participation in her church and community, and her passion for helping others. Though she will be dearly missed, her spirit will continue to inspire those fortunate enough to have known her.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.

Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com