Leota Maxine Stafford, age 79 of Willard, Missouri, passed away October 20, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was born December 1, 1940 in Cabool, Missouri to Albert and Stella Kelly. On July 31, 1963 she married the love of her life, Dale Stafford. Mrs. Stafford was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Leota Maxine Stafford is survived by her husband, Dale, of the home, Three sons and their wives, Bruce and Belinda Stafford of Ozark, Mike and Nanette Stafford of Springfield, and Troy and Kathleen Stafford of Bridgeton, seven grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, and a great grandchild.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday October 23 ^rd , 2020 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens 5234 W. State Highway EE in Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Klingner Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel.