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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dafford

We are profoundly saddened to announce that Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dafford, 74, of 215 Winterlochen  Drive,  Dunn, NC,  passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Christia Williams Wise of Newton Grove. She was educated in the public schools of Newton Grove and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School.  Following her graduation, she was first employed at Morganite, Inc., as a product inspector.  Later she was employed as a teller with United Carolina Bank, (predecessor to B B & T Bank) where she was elevated from teller to Customer Service Specialist. After her marriage to Dallas "Bo" Dafford, Sr., to this union, two siblings were born:  Teresa E. Dafford and Dallas L. Dafford, Jr., and the family lived in Dunn.  Soon after, Mary joined Bo in the family business and attended Fayetteville Technical Community College where she received her Associate of Arts Degree in Funeral Directing. Her survivors include:  her husband - Dallas L. Dafford, Sr. of the home; daughter - Teresa E. Dafford of Durham;  three grandsons - Julian Dafford Humes of Chicago, IL.,, Cameron Dallas Dafford and Caden Leo Dafford, both of Willow Spring;  her daughter-in-law - Sadara Ray Dafford of Willow Spring; her sister - Gail (James Robert) Stewart of  Goldsboro; brother-in-law - Julius Brackeen of Fayetteville; her sister-in-law - Della Dafford Michaux (Eric Michaux) of Durham; nieces - Kimberly (Lucious) Lester, Anita Brackeen, Whitney Stewart, Ebony Stewart; nephew - Justin Dafford Michaux (Chelsea Dennis), and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. The Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 1PM @ the Mt. Pisgah-Harnett Original Free Will Baptist Church, 145 Prospect Road, Erwin, following the guidelines of the church for entrance and capacity.  The Interment will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery, Dunn. The services will be livestreamed on the Mt. Pisgah-Harnett Original FWB Church site and the Dafford Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook page. Flowers are welcomed, but gifts  can be made in her honor and memory  to your favorite  breast cancer research  organization.

January 28, 1950 - November 10, 2024

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Anonymous

November 14, 2024

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Kesha Warren

November 13, 2024

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Mr. Bo and Teresa,
I am so sorry to hear that Mrs. Mary has gone on to be with the Lord. Growing up in Dunn, coming home to visit next door, or coming to another familys service Mrs. Mary always always greeted me with a hug and laughter. From walking with her and my mom on the track to eating cake and dressing, to babysitting Dallas when I was a teenager ; she has always been a beautiful soul and inspiration . She will be missed and you all are in prayers. Love you guys, Kesha Warren

Anonymous

November 13, 2024

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Love you, Donna Cox and family

November 11, 2024

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Uncle Bo, Teresa, Aunt Gail and the entire Dafford and Wise families, sending my deepest most heartfelt condolences to you all. Thinking of you and praying for your comfort and strength.

Natalie (Walden) Kirkland and Cynthia Walden

November 10, 2024

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dafford has been arranged by Natalie (Walden) Kirkland and Cynthia Walden. Plant a tree

Deepest condolences and prayers to you Mr. Dafford and Family. From Natalie (Walden) Kirkland and Cynthia Walden

Jennifer Williams

November 10, 2024

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You are truly going to be missed. You have been part of the Williams family for decades. Our condolences to the family, may the Lord keep you all in the time of need.

Anonymous

November 10, 2024

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The staff at Dafford Funeral Home

November 10, 2024

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dafford has been arranged by The staff at Dafford Funeral Home. Plant a tree

We plant this tree as a living memorial to Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dafford. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

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