Alice M. Nance

Alice Marie (Stanley) Nance, born February 1, 1939 in Akron, OH, died on August 27, 2020 in Chandler, AZ. Alice was married to Thomas Glenn Nance, her high school sweetheart at Tucson High School. The two married in 1956 at Emanuel Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. In addition to her husband, Alice is survived by her son Thomas (TJ) Glenn Nance, Jr. (Theresa) of Goodyear, AZ, daughters Carey Lynn Buyse (Filip) of Plano, TX, Jonell Sullivan (Scott) of Queen Creek, AZ and Wendy Rae Anson (Craig) of Stephens City, VA, as well as siblings Louis Stanley (Dora) of Yuba City, CA, Lilly Fetzer of Glendale, AZ, Garnet Parker of Vista, CA, and Theodore Stanley (Nancy) of Tucson, AZ. Alice is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Alice was well known by family and friends for her love of holidays, hospitality and cooking. Alice’s attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance always ensured the perfect Christmas Tree and served her well professionally. During her tenure at Motorola, Inc. she worked as a quality control inspector, supervisor and program manager. While at Motorola, Inc., Alice had the opportunity to work on several complex programs including satellites, military communications devices, and the J-Stars program used in Desert Storm.

Alice is preceded in death by her daughter Elizabeth and parents, Theodore and Donna Stanley formerly of Tucson, AZ.

A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9AM. A Celebration of Life memorial for extended family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Chandler, in Chandler, AZ.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to First Baptist Church Chandler in honor of Alice M. Nance. Please reference the kitchen budget.