Aljulia

Stanford

Aljulia “Rodie” Stanford, departed this earthly life November 8, 2026. She was born June 9, 1961 in Canton, MS the daughter of John and Betty Robinson. Aljulia lived in Rockford since 1980 coming from Canton, MS. Aljulia married John H. Stanford Jr., July 2, 1983. She was a self-employed, cosmetologist working at Mae's Beauty Salon since 1981. Aljulia was a member of Gethsemane Christian Church, serving with the Acapella Choir as vice president and president of the Usher Board, one of the leads of WWtWOW, Women Witnessing the Word of Wisdom Hospitality Team, Gethsemane Welcoming Committee, and formerly serving on the Pastor Appreciation Committee, she also assisted with Vacation Bible School. She was a member of Allied Cosmetology of Illinois, serving as the president of the Style Team.

Aljuila graduated from Canton Public High School and graduated from Alberto's School of Cosmetology and attended Rock Valley College.

Aljulia leaves to cherish many loving memories, her husband of 43 years, John H. Stanford, Jr; two sons, Timothy (Carolyn Lychelle) Robinson and Nicholas Pryor; three daughters, Nina Pryor, Julia Stanford and Myla Stanford; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; mother Betty Robinson; brother, John (Gennette) Robinson, seven sisters, Brenda Robinson, June (Johnny) Grant, Gloria Minters, Sandra Gallaspy, Velma Ann Whitby, her twin, Julia (Billy) Bates and Terri (Willie) Rogers; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends including special friends, Stephanie Whittington and Tameka Manns. She was predeceased by her father John Robinson Sr., three brothers, Greg, Rickey and Jackie Robinson; two sisters, Barbara Johnson and Spangie Gallaspy.

Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2026 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Gethsemane Christian Church 4555 Spring Creek Road 61114.