Madelle Lucas Stafford, 89, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Danville.

Born January 8, 1934, she was the daughter of Herman Francis and Zella Mae Lucas.

Throughout her life, Madelle remained a steadfast example of Jesus Christ-like love

towards others. Madelle was a lifelong member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in

Danville, KY and was a devout Christian.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stafford and

two brothers, William (Bill) E. Lucas and Charles Lucas; and two sisters, Ruth Lucas Smith

and Ruby Lucas Floyd and a son, Randall Herman Stafford.

Madelle will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She was a beloved

mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to all.

Survivors include three children, Michael Stafford (and his wife, Donna) of Danville,

Elaine Stafford of Danville, David Stafford (and his wife, Tish) of McKinney; four

grandchildren, Rebecca Stafford, Jarrod Stafford (and his wife, Olivia), Kevin Stafford,

Tara Stafford Denson (and her husband, Devon); four great-grandchildren, Gracie Lynn

Mink and Emma Kate Mink and Piper Leighann Denson and Owen Blake Denson.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 11 from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M.  at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel in Liberty, Ky.

The funeral service will be officiated by Kyle Stachewicz of Danville at Middleburg Baptist Church in Middleburg, Ky at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 12.

Burial will follow in Middleburg Cemetery.