Frances Edna Goff Staton, 82, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born in Bedford, VA on November 25, 1943 a daughter of the late Thomas William Goff and Mattie Frances Tolley Goff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Wade Staton; son, James Lee Staton; brothers, Jesse Goff, Jake Goff, Billy Goff, Marshall Goff; and sisters, Helen Cash, Dot Overstreet, and Lois Andrews.
Frances Staton dedicated her life to caring for those she loved. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and the comforting aromas of meals she lovingly prepared. Cooking for her family brought her immense joy, and there was nothing she cherished more than gathering everyone around the table.
She was gifted with her hands and her heart. Whether she was sewing, crocheting beautiful keepsakes, or creating something special for someone she loved, everything she made was a reflection of her kindness and generosity. Her talents will continue to live on in the treasured items she leaves behind and in the memories they hold.
Above all else, family was the center of her world. There wasn’t a moment she wasn’t there to offer love, guidance, encouragement, or a comforting embrace. She created a lifetime of memories that her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who knew her will carry with them forever.
Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we find comfort in knowing that her legacy of unconditional love, selflessness, and strength will continue to live on through each of us. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.
Her family asks that she be remembered not only for the way she left this world, but for the beautiful way she lived her life and the countless lives she touched with her love.
Frances is survived by her children, Dwayne Staton, Angie Musick (Jessee), Rodney “Punkin” Staton, Kenneth Earl Staton, Elmer Douglas Staton, Melissa “Missy” Dutton (Phillip); grandchildren, Kristy Staton, Nicole Musick, Dwayne Musick, Amber Dawn Webb, Ronnie Dale Staton, Kody Musick, Demetre Dutton, Tyler Musick, Diana Staton, Edward Dutton, Arianna Staton (Aryan); brothers, Albert Goff, Lloyd Goff, Leroy Goff (Brenda); sisters, Peggy Orange, Annie Bell Reynolds; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St. Bedford. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Hunting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Earl Ragland officiating.
Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.