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Obituary For Laura Stafford
In Loving Memory of Laura Stafford
Laura Stafford
February 20, 1958 – July 2, 2026
Laura Stafford, 68, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born on February 20, 1958, in Barbados, Laura later made her home in Durham, North Carolina, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
Laura was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Charles Stafford. She was a loving and dedicated mother to Sabrina Redden, Lauriel Hewitt, and Christopher Stafford. She found immense joy in being a grandmother to Micaela Devonish, Da’Mya Washington, J’Zariya Stafford, Malik Washington, Kristina Stafford, and Kareem Stafford. Her family was the greatest blessing of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
Laura was one of ten children and shared a lifelong bond with her brothers and sisters. She is lovingly remembered by her surviving siblings: Cecile Hewitt, Maureen Hewitt, David Muhammad, Esther Hewitt, Charmaine Hewitt, and Margaret Hewitt. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings: Coralene Brewington, Samuel Hewitt, and Marlene Hewitt.
A woman of unwavering faith, Laura faithfully served as a missionary at Deliverance Cathedral of Love Church. She lived her life with compassion, kindness, and a servant’s heart, always willing to encourage others, share God’s love, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Her strong faith was evident in the way she lived and inspired everyone who knew her.
Laura will be remembered for her warm smile, gentle spirit, unwavering love, and steadfast devotion to God, her church, and her family. Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy of faith, love, and selfless service will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Charles Stafford; her children, Sabrina Redden, Lauriel Hewitt, and Christopher Stafford; her cherished grandchildren, Micaela Devonish, Da’Mya Washington, J’Zariya Stafford, Malik Washington, Kristina Stafford, and Kareem Stafford; her siblings, Cecile Hewitt, Maureen Hewitt, David Muhammad, Esther Hewitt, Charmaine Hewitt, and Margaret Hewitt; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, dear friends, and her cherished church family at Deliverance Cathedral of Love Church, who will forever treasure her memory.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23
Laura’s memory will remain a source of comfort, strength, and inspiration to all whose lives she touched.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am at Deliverance Cathedral of Love located at 1705 Curtis Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery in Durham
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Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Stafford family.
Our deepest condolences to the family of Laura (my cousin). My the God of comfort comfort you in your moments of grief.
Mr. Charles Stafford & Family please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one Laura. Remember, one day God will turn our mourning into everlasting joy. Dr. Patricia Williams Th.D.
To the family May God give you peace and comfort during this time of grief.
Our condolences to the family of Laura Stafford
Mr. Stafford and Family,
I am sending you my warmest thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your beautiful wife. She was a remarkable person, and I want to extend my deepest condolences to you.
I will always be grateful for the friendship we shared and the wonderful conversations we had. She was also a true blessing to my children. She loved them so deeply, spent time with them every Sunday, and was just absolutely amazing to them. The love she showed my kids is something I will never, ever forget, and I deeply appreciate the light she brought into our lives.
She lived her life as a remarkably strong Woman of God. Though the pain of her absence is hard to bear, we take comfort in knowing she is resting in glory, for to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Praying that God's presence brings you comfort and holds you close during this time.
Evangelist Roselyn Randall & Family
Prayers and condolences are extended to the family as we express sorrow in the loss of your love one. Grace and Peace
We extend our condolences, love and prayers to the Stafford & Hewitt family and especially to our dear Missionary Laura's husband,Charles and Children. As Elders of Deliverance Cathedral of Love, on behalf of Our Pastor, Bishop M.S.Nesbitt and Members, we pray that the Lord will strengthen each of you as you mourn the loss of your Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend.
My condolences 🙏 to Mr Stafford and Family whom Laura spoke of often praying 🙏 her love ❤️ she had for you will give you strength during these times
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Sending my deepest condolences 🙏
May the Lord Comfort, Strengthen and give you All His Peace. Laura had a beautiful sweet spirit. She is missed at DCL Church.
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My God comfort the Stafford family.We are going to miss Laura, she was a very kind and friendly person.
Prayers for all the family members during their loss at this time.
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Mrs. Laura, was a sweet, quiet and humble saint. She always told me how much she enjoyed the singing. She will be missed sitting on the back row smiling.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
