Bertha Jean Stalnaker

Bertha Jean Stalnaker, 77, of Abbeville, wife of the late James Donald Stalnaker, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Wesley Commons Nursing Home. She was born in Abbeville to the late Joseph M. and Bertha Stone Strawhorn. Mrs. Stalnaker was a 1949 graduate of Abbeville High School and member of the Abbeville Presbyterian Church. She retired after many dedicated years of service with Milliken & Company in Abbeville. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Kay Stalnaker. Surviving Mrs. Stalnaker is her daughter, Donna Stalnaker of Washington, DC; a son, Joe Stalnaker and his wife Robin of Greenwood; two grandchildren, Ava Stalnaker of Washington, DC and Jade Stalnaker and his wife Stephanie of Athens, GA. Mrs. Stalnaker was a dedicated loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed by her family and a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2:30PM to 3:30PM on Monday, January 19, 2009 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 4:00PM on Monday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Crawford, Sr. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Stalnaker may be given to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Stalnaker family.