Jessica Lee Stafford, 32, of Halfway, MO passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born July 8, 1991.

She was the daughter of Darin & Tammy Heard and Terry & Kathy Stafford. She was the sister of Michael (Angela) Stafford, Jake Heard, Ty (Shanna) Heard, Shy Stafford and Kelli Stafford.

As a child, one of her favorite past times, besides sleeping in, was to get her brothers in trouble. However, she was a very kindhearted person. She loved music, hoodies and was an avid reader. She had an infectious laugh that everyone loved and will remember. Jessica's one goal in life was to be a mom. She had 5 beautiful children: Briley, Kinley, Bentley, Lincoln and Addilynn. Her daughter Kinley said some of her favorite things were watching "Harry Potter" and Tim Burton movies, the two of them playing monopoly and enjoyed celebrating Halloween with all the kids. With a smile, Kinley recalled a trip to the zoo they all took together. Jessica always enjoyed spending time with her entire family especially during holiday dinners. She had such a loving impact on her aunts, uncles and cousins. Jessica was loved deeply by everyone around her and will be horribly missed. Knowing she is now with her grandparents eases the pain of the loss we endure.