Alice Estelle Stafford, 73, of Wichita, KS, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 12,1950 in Columbus, Georgia the daughter of Carl and Sylvia Jo (Lane) Ballard.

She retired from Viavi in 2019.

Alice married Lowell Eugene Stafford May 29, 1987.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Sylvia Ballard, son Christopher Inman, son Robert Nolen, and grandson Jace Price.

Survivors include husband Lowell Eugene Stafford of the home, sons Carl Nolen of Shreveport, Louisiana , Adam (Christina) Voncannon of Wichita, KS, John (Tonya) Inman of El Dorado, KS, Christopher Stafford of Wichita, KS, Eric Stafford of Wichita, KS. Daughters Sonny Stafford of Wichita, KS, and April Stafford of Wichita, KS. Sisters Linda Mikis of Orlando, Florida, Lora(Monty) Cruse of Wichita, KS, Lynn (David) Wolgamuth.

She was deeply loved by 19 Grandchildren: Jennifer Nolen, Robert Nolen Jr., Michael Nolen, Taylor Nolen, Tessa Nolen, Adrianna Voncannon, Gracie Voncannon, Kaylia Voncannon, Ashlynn Voncannon, Skylar Voncannon, Brittany Clouser, Nevaeh Inman, Jayden Inman, Eric Stafford Jr, Alexis Stafford, Samantha Stafford, Devin Stafford, Justice Price, and Jaiden Price.

She adored her 4 great grandchildren Jake Campbell, Marley Ash, Cybill Clouser, and Sienna Clouser. She was loved by many  nieces and nephews

Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan 27, 2024 at Grace Point Church 9035 W Central Wichita, KS