Beulah G. Stafford, 97, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her residence in Odon, Indiana. She was born in Fernald, Iowa on September 14, 1924, to Edmon A. and Osa H. (Nelson) Marshall. She married Rex Stafford on September 9, 1951.
Beulah was a key punch operator for IBM, she was a member of the Odon United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Chapter #341 for 59 years, past Worthy Matron twice. She was also an assistant boy scout and girl scout leader and wanted to see as many children as possible learn to swim.
Beulah loved life, the Lord, and her family. She would always say “Family First.” She enjoyed fishing as many will remember seeing her at the farm pond on Old Hwy 58. She also enjoyed camping with friends and family, campfires, water skiing. She pulled many skiers on lake Greenwood and Rough River; KY were her favorites. Rex and Beulah were attached at the hip, although he was tall and she was short they were step by step in their hobbies including gun club, boat club, camping.
Family left to cherish the memory of Beulah include: one son, Max E. (Darla Simmons) Stafford of Loogootee, IN; one daughter, Esther Stafford of Shawnee, KS; three grandchildren, Sam (Shelly) Hall, Sarah (Michael) Browning and Evan Calhoon; five great-grandchildren, Elaine, Kyler, Caroline, Meredith and Emma.
Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Rex Stafford, one daughter, Carol Hall, three brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services for Beulah will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Odon United Methodist Church in Odon with Pastor Debbie Payne officiating. Beulah will be laid to rest in Raglesville Cemetery, Raglesville, IN.
Family and friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday May 9, 2022, and from 10:00 AM until time of service on Tuesday at the Odon United Methodist Church.
There will be Order of Eastern Star Memorial held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 9,2022.
Family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Raglesville Cemetery.
The Stafford family has entrusted all arrangements to Meng Family Funeral Home, in Odon, IN. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.andersonpoindexter.com.