Joni Melissa Stafford, 66, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 5, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on June 8, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida to John Riley Stafford and Joann Causey Stafford. Joni graduated from Ed White High School in June of 1974. She went to work for Publix on Roosevelt Boulevard shortly after graduation where she worked in the Deli and made many lifetime friends. Joni was a dedicated employee and retired after nearly 40 years of service. Joni is preceded in death by her father John Riley Stafford, sister Alice Joy Stafford, grandparents Joseph and Josephine Causey and Willis and Alice Stafford. She is survived by her mother Joann Causey Stafford, sisters Kathy Corbitt (Mike), Marci Arguelles, brother Andrew Stafford (Kathy), many nieces and nephews whom she thought of as her own which include Kristi Rosepiler (Robbie), Michael Corbitt, Jr. (Brooke), Christopher Dupree, Jennifer Henry (Josh), Melissa Field (Adam), Jordy Stewart, Audrey Coffman (John), great nephews and nieces include Jonathan, Jordan, Hunter and Lauren Rosepiler, Brett and Zoey Corbitt, Nicole and Ryder Dupree, Makaiah Redhead, Easton and Charlee Henry, Brody, Serenity and Penelope Field, Brett and Sophia Stewart and Easton Coffman. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 9th at 12:00 pm in the Chapel of Fraser Funeral Home (Normandy Boulevard), followed by internment at Brandy Branch Cemetery in Bryceville, Florida. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service (11:00 am – 12:00 pm).
Visitation Details Thursday September 9, 2021 11:00am Fraser Funeral Home 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl 32221
Service Details Thursday September 9, 2021 12:00PM Fraser Funeral Home 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl 32221
Starr Ingle
October 14, 2022, 8:23 am
I’m so sorry Joni we weren’t there. I’ve only just found out about your passing. My memories of you are all at the river and the Easter egg hunts Aunt Joann always had for all of us kids. Thank you for happy memories, delish memories (you always brought the Publix wings), my favorite part of the holiday. I’m sorry time and life took us in different directions Joni and we never did have the time we did as children. You are missed, but my memories of growing up with you will always remain in my heart as some of the happiest. We love you and miss you. Manser Family
Linda mcLaughlin(Friend)
October 14, 2022, 8:23 am
Ms Joni you were such a good friend we had some good memories at Publix I will always remember you and I will see you one day around the table but this time with our loving Father in heaven what a beautiful picture that will be you Rest In Peace love you you are special
Kathy Halsell(Former Publix Manager)
October 14, 2022, 8:23 am
Joni will surely be missed. She was hard working and dedicated to her job. And she was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. It was my honor to know and work with Joni ❤️
Bonnie Villarruel(Friend)
October 14, 2022, 8:24 am
Joni, you will be so missed. Such a lovely person, always a smile on your face. Always enjoyed talking with you at Publix. God loves you & you ate now in His welcoming arms