The sun rose upon Anita Stafford on November 20th, 1959 at 6:23PM. She was born to Eugene B. Stafford Jr. and Jacqueline (Trotter) Stafford-Holmes in St. Louis, MO. Anita was the third oldest of eight born.

Anita confessed her love for the Lord Our Savior Jesus Christ through baptism at an early age. She was educated by the St. Louis Public School system; graduating from Soldan High School in 1978 and continued her education at Forest Park College; graduating in 1982.

Anita began her career in customer service in 1982 in the banking industry (Landmark Bank) and progressed into the telecommunication industry beginning with STL Cablevision to ICI Cable to Charter Communications to Continental Cablevision settling as Call Center Manager for a Fortune 500 company (Enterprise Holdings) the rental car industry owning Enterprise Car Rental, National and Alamo Car Rental as well. She lived her life to the fullest, even in sickness.

Anita gave birth to her only child, Tenisha Latrice (Davis) Stafford, who proved to be extraordinary at her birth. She is affectionately known as “Button”.

Honorable mention goes out to: Shirley Netterville, my best friend and sister for over 50 years!

Anita and Janice were best friends for over 50 years. She leaves to cherish her memory a Goddaughter, Danielle Haymore and two Godgrandaughters Parker and Peyton Perkins.

Anita leaves behind the following people to cherish her memory: five sisters – Roxanne, Carla, Wanda, Michelle, and Felicia. Two brothers, Eugene Jr (preceded her in death) and Anthony of Oklahoma. Also, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved her dearly.

Keep her memory alive by keeping her in your heart. Thank you.