Dear Family and Friends,

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Outgoing, engaging, and blessed with a gift for storytelling, she had a way of bringing laughter into a room.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Elizabeth Marie Wofford, affectionately known as Beth, on October 22, 2026, at the age of 84. She leaves behind a lifetime of beautiful memories, treasured friendships, and a legacy of love.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Beth will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, with Rev. Beth Chandler officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home.

Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, to Newt and Lena Capps, Beth embraced life with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of humor. Outgoing, engaging, and blessed with a gift for storytelling, she had a way of bringing laughter into a room and making ordinary moments memorable.

Beth enjoyed an active social life and treasured friendships she cultivated throughout the years. She participated in numerous community organizations, including the local senior center and her writing group. She was also active in the Unity spiritual community, where she found fellowship, inspiration, and meaningful connections with others. Her involvement in theses groups reflected her love of people, her openness to new ideas, and her lifelong desire to learn and grow.

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With warmth and humor, she transformed everyday moments into stories worth remembering.

One of Beth’s greatest gifts was her ability to tell a story. A devoted writer and keeper of memories, she spent years recording the people, places, adventures, and experiences that shaped her life. With warmth and humor, she transformed everyday moments into stories worth remembering.

Beth loved traveling, discovering new places, celebrating special occasions, and surrounding herself with friends and family. She appreciated the beauty of the world around her and found joy in the experiences and relationships that made her life so rich.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Wofford; and her parents, Newt and Lena Capps.

Beth is survived by her daughters, Tanya Stephenson and Shawna Shelley; her son-in-law, Ed Shelley; and her grandson, Joshua Stephenson; along with numerous cherished friends and relatives.

Beth will be remembered for her laughter, her warmth, her lively spirit, and the genuine pleasure she took in the company of others. Her passing leaves a profound emptiness, but the memories she created and the stories she lovingly preserved will continue to bring comfort and joy to those who knew and loved her.

She spent a lifetime collecting stories. In doing so, she created a beautiful one of her own.