The Director of Finance for the City of Forney, Cara Stafford, was killed in a motorcycle accident near HWY 80 between FM 460 and East Fork Road on Saturday morning, April 7, 2012. In what has already been a devastating week for the Forney community, the loss of a valued member of the city staff reminds us all again how fleeting life can be.
The Director of Finance for the City of Forney, Cara Stafford, was killed in a motorcycle accident near HWY 80 between FM 460 and East Fork Road on Saturday morning, April 7, 2012. In what has already been a devastating week for the Forney community, the loss of a valued member of the city staff reminds us all again how fleeting life can be.
Mrs. Stafford held a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. After a successful career as a Revenue Accountant at Sundowner Trailers, she began her career in Forney in 2003 when she was hired as a Senior Accountant. In January of 2005, Stafford was appointed as the City of Forney Finance Manager and in September of 2006 she became the Director of Finance for the City of Forney. Stafford was recognized for her outstanding work for the City of Forney when she won the 2008 GFOA Award of Financial Reporting Achievement.
Cara Stafford, 47, is survived by her husband Jason and two children ages 17 and 19. We at inForney.com wish to extend our deepest condolences to Cara Stafford's family and friends, as well as her co-workers.
