of Paris, AR
May 9, 1924 - December 7, 2014
Alene Appleton, 90 of Paris, was born on May 9, 1924 and departed this life on December 7, 2014 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The eldest daughter of William Otis and Alma (Thomas) Gilbert, she was born in Appleton, Arkansas. Mrs. Appleton was the wife of the late James E. "Jim" Appleton. She was a homemaker, retired Dairy Operator and a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She will be most remembered for her caring and great affection for her family.
Mrs. Appleton was preceded in death by her husband Jim Appleton, daughter Diane Green, Son in laws, Stan Forbis and David Green, her parents Otis and Alma Gilbert, a sister, Bobbie Wilson and a brother Dale Gilbert.
She is survived by three daughters, Fran Forbis of Paris, Carolyn Goodson and husband Ralph of Charleston and Debbie Lowe and husband Rick of Paris, ten grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Wanda Weeks and Linda Sercomb of Paris and a brother Larry Gilbert of Paris.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Bob Loyd. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ralph Goodson, Rick Lowe, Steve Forbis, Brian Green, Heath Lowe and Logan Needham.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6520 North Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2130.
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12 Condolence(s)
Deborah Mikles
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Dear Family, So sorry to hear of Alene passing,she was a very sweet lady.I know what it is like to lose ones Mother,and you never get over it.You think about them every Holiday.So sorry for your loss. DebbieMikles
Karen Fairbanks
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Debbie, I am sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I remember her as being a sweet lady. It is never easy losing a parent, even when it is expected. May God bless you and your family with wonderful happy memories in the days ahead. You will be in my prayers.
Kay Daniel
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Debbie & Fran -
So sorry for your loss! Moms are so very special and I know your Mom was too. I did not know Alene but I love both of you and I will keep you and your entire family in my prayers and especially during this holiday season.
Love & Prayers
Kay Daniel
Kay Ashworth
Monday, December 8, 2014
Bob, I'm praying for all of y'all.
Dede Pettigrew
Monday, December 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of Alenes Passing I worked with her at the pants factory .she was such a sweet lady may the Lord Bless each of you in this defficult time. Dede Pettigrew
Yvonne (Hickman) Moffet
Monday, December 8, 2014
I am sadden to hear of the passing of Alene Appleton she was indeed a special lady and she will be missed very much. I worked with her for a time at Pants Factory and she was the sweetest friendly woman i am most reminded of her German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting and she always made if from Scratch when we had a function she didn't have to be told what to bring she already knew. May God comfort your hearts.
Dean
Monday, December 8, 2014
Praying for you and family
charles & Brenda Knoles
Monday, December 8, 2014
Dear family, what a blessing to have enjoyed so many years with your dear mother. She was a real joy to know. Our prayers are with you all.
Mickey Oates
Monday, December 8, 2014
Dear Family:
May family and friends with God's help surround you during this time of loss and grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mickey & Rob
Sue &Pete Yancey
Monday, December 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family . May God wrap you all in his arms and help you find comfort through this difficult time. May God bless you all!
Ronnie & Millissia Jones
Monday, December 8, 2014
We were very sadden to hear the news of Alene's passing. We know each of you have very heavy hearts and are already missing her so much. She was your Queen Bee!
I pray that all the memories all of you have will fill your hearts and keep her memory there to fill the void you will have. It's so had to lose your Mother!! Prayers and hugs for each of you.
Hermina Bridges
Monday, December 8, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Alene. She was a very sweet beautiful woman inside and out. She will be missed by many. May God wrap you all in his arms and help you find comfort through this difficult time. May God bless you all!
Hermina and Courtney Bridges