Jeannette Cravens Stafford

1954 ∼ 2018

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Jeannette Cravens Stafford, 63, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Jeannette was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 2, 1954 to Joe Kenneth Cravens, Sr. and Joann Newland Cravens.

Those left to cherish Jeannette’s memory are her daughter, Toby Tabor and her husband, Brian of Nederland; her son, Tony Stafford, Jr. of Nederland; her mother, Joann Cravens of Nederland; her grandsons, Brycen and Brody Tabor of Nederland; her brother, Joe Cravens, Jr. and his wife, Felicia of Katy; and her nieces, Hannah Cravens, Megan Edmond, and Lindsey Davis. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Kenneth Cravens, Sr. and her sister, Julie Davis.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Dr. Jason Burden officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

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Janet Hoffpauir September 28, 2018

My friend for so many years. Since middle school. Like so many others, I loved her always. She was so genuine. She truly loved people with her whole heart. I'm privileged to be one of those people. I will always miss her early morning "Gifs" showing her humor and her love for our friendship. It started my days with a smile. Her last day with us I got to chat with her and I'm thankful for that. My prayers now for Mom, Toby, and Tony. I love y'all.

Toni Matlock September 28, 2018

I first met Jeannette when we both started at C.O. Wilson Junior High. We became very close friends that developed into a best friend relationship and has remained that way for 50 years. All through junior high and high school if you saw one of us you saw the other. We did everything together. We went on to serve in each other’s weddings as maid of honor. I moved away to MS, but we stayed in touch, and got together through the years. I moved back to Texas in 2015 and that allowed us to visit and see each other more often. True friends are hard to come by but Jeannette and I were fortunate enough to have shared a relationship that can only be described as a true friendship. We could tell each other anything and we knew we would not be judged. She was my best friend forever and I will miss her terribly. Love you big, Jeannette. RIP my BFF!!!

Crystal Polly September 28, 2018

I met this beautiful lady My last year of high school. Her daughter Toby was my best friend my only friend in Nederland. Jeannette was always so sweet and so happy. She was kind to me and My Dad and I am blessed to have had known her and her amazing family.

Melancon'S Funeral Home September 27, 2018

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Jeannette Cravens Stafford

Cindy Fisher September 27, 2018

I met Jeannette when I was 14 years old in Houston. I thought she was the coolest person ever and we hit it off immediately. John and I were dating and they were so close in age and she was like an old friend the minute we met. Through the years she has always included us and we had so much fun and having her with us was always joyful. I’m going to miss my dear sweet “cuz” and have so many memories to keep me happy until we meet again!

Jw Stuart September 27, 2018

Growing up, Jeannette was one of those Neighborhood Kids along with me that lived on the Alphabet streets (Detroit, Elgin, Franklin and Gary) in Nederland. She was one of those you saw in school but also saw a lot of after school and weekends. She was funny and a little mischievous, but like all of us in our little town, just a normal good kid that grew up with Family and friends. She was kind and very caring with her friends, family and her pets. I always looked forward to see all the neighborhood kids at our Class reunions and Jeannette and I was always happy to see each other again and reminisce about our childhoods. Her smile and laughter will be missed. My sympathy to her family and close friends, but may the memory of her beautiful life be cherished forever.

Pepper Marley September 27, 2018

I remember when I first met Janette. Toby was just walking. And being a hair dresser I remember their beautiful hair. In all the years since, in everything Janettte went through every time I saw her she always had a smile A smile that was infectious. You just couldn’t be around her and not be happy She was loved and will be missed by many. My prayers for her family

Peggy Mcminn Ritter September 26, 2018

Jeannette was forever friend, from childhood to adults, always had a beautiful smile on her happy face, she will be truly missed. Prayers:pray::skin-tone-2:

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location_on Melancon's Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, 77627

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schedule Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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