Nola Ann Stafford Rieke

Nola Ann Stafford Rieke passed away Saturday morning after a 26 year battle with cancer. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.

Nola was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Miles Clayton and Leona Elizabeth (Newton) Stafford and granddaughter, Lauren Monique Rieke. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Sr.; son, John (Susan) Rieke, Jr.; daughters Jean Maurer, Joyce (Todd) Warriner, Jane (Michael) Swortwood and Julie (Christian) Bauer; her 13 grandchildren, John III, Aaron & Cole Rieke, Jason & Wesley Maurer, Amanda & Tiffany Warriner, MJ & McKenzie Swortwood and Jack, Ryan & Mark Bauer; also her sister, Judy Little.

Nola's quick wit and sense of humor was with her right up until the end and will be missed by all.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 201, Kansas City, Missouri 64114.

Visitation and Funeral Servicde

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church; entombment in the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.