Suzan Howard Stafford

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Paul Catholic Church, located at 3005 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28562. A celebration of Suzan’s life will follow at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, 4301 Country Club Road, Trent Woods, NC 28562.

For those traveling from out of town, the Stafford family has reserved a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront, 100 Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560.

Rooms may be reserved by calling (252) 658-9000 and referencing Code STM, or by reserving online at the following link:

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/ewnmsdt-stm-0b91699a-7446-400d-8823-df264c97f42a/

The family appreciates your love, prayers, and support during this time. Full obituary details will be published soon.

Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family and friends of Suzan Stafford.