She married Owen David Stanford on June 17, 1956 and they had two daughters, Phyllis and Lesley. They built their family home in Selma. Being a woman of many capabilities, she held several clerical positions, the last being compliance officer at Commercial Bank in Monticello. She was also a certified public secretary. She loved to read, crochet, do word searches and play the piano, which she did for church services for many years. In her later years, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monticello.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Owen David Stanford; her father and mother-in-law, Charlie Glenn Stanford and Lillian Beatrice Hossfeld Stanford; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Haisty and Doris Taylor; four brothers-in-law, Bill Grant, Roy Stanford, Carol Stanford and Glenn Stanford; and a niece, Donna Massanelli.
Gwen is survived by her daughters, Phyllis (Towny) Mosley and Lesley (James) Robertson; four grandchildren, Stan (Courtney) Mosley, Kaitlyn Walthall, Kristen (Matthew) Weigand and Lainey Walthall; two great-grandsons, Lleyton Weigand and Tate Mosley; one brother, Barry Haisty; one sister, Linda (Gene) Wisdom; a brother-in-law, Paul (Betty Lee) Stanford; two sisters-in-law, Betty Stanford and Florence Henderson; a host of nieces and nephews; friends, Martha Williams and Linda Daniels; as well as her little dog, Charlie.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2020, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel officiated by Rev. Dennis Dodson. A short family visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Selma Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(7)
Annette Watson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 26, 2020 So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family in the days to come.Steve Davis
Little Rock, AR Monday, February 24, 2020 Phyllis and Leslie,Praying for you and your families.
Much love to you all.
Many great memories of you girls and family.
Pam White Blount
Dumas, AR Monday, February 24, 2020 Leslie,So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family and give you His peace.
Love, Pam
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Sunday, February 23, 2020 Barry, Linda, Phyllis, Lindsay & Family,We are sorry to hear about Gwen's death. She was a delight to be with and a friend to all. You are all in our prayers. May God surround you with his loving arms to give you peace and comfort.
With love & sympathy,
Janice (Wiggam) & Dale (Haisty)
Faye Lewis
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 22, 2020 Lesley and Phyllis, Linda and Barry, When I think of Gwen I remember a lady. One prim and proper always kind. I know you will miss her so much.Marijo Miles
Spfld, MO Saturday, February 22, 2020 My prayers are with for of you during your time of loss. Hewn was a kind and loving person and will be missed by not only family but a host of friends and business acquaintances! Sincerely, Marijo Pruett MilesJoann Adair Holian
Monticello, AR Friday, February 21, 2020 Linda and family I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all At this sad time.