of Conway, AR
August 20, 1929 - September 23, 2015
Alice K. Batson Ph.D., 86, of Conway passed from this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was born Tuesday, August 20, 1929 in Caneyville, Kentucky to Wilbur and Geneiva Kiper. Mrs. Batson was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church and a Professor of Nursing at Berea Collage in Berea, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Dorothy Crouch.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Francis Batson, sons Stephen Batson (Elesha) of Conway, William Batson (Linda) of Colorado and Samuel Batson (Nancy) of South Carolina. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm Friday, September 25, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services will be at 10am Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Crestlawn Memorial Park with Dr. Larry White officiating.
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18 Condolence(s)
Tom & Joyce Cary
Thursday, October 1, 2015
My wish for you is to be in heaven for their are no pain & cares, only happiness & you'll be with your loved ones that have gone.before - blessed day.
Darla and Danny Pearson
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
We are greatly saddened by this news. Both, Alice and Francis were the best neighbors any one could have. We cherish the time we had with them and missed them greatly when we moved and they moved to Arkansas. Francis and family will be in our continued prayers and thoughts.
Darrell Spigner
Monday, September 28, 2015
Bro. Batson, so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family! May God comfort you and give you His peace!
Dale & Lyndsay Ponder
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Batson. Both of you were tremendous neighbors to the Ponders of Goldenhead Drive, and we enjoyed getting to know you both as we grew. Prayers for you, your children and your grand children during this difficult time.
Tammy Schlotzhauer
Friday, September 25, 2015
Francis,
You're in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Mrs. Alice as she was my own grandmother. I'm glad I had the pleasure of taking care of her.
Tammy
Donna Batson Creech
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Thinking about all of you and wishing we were there.
I will continue praying for you during this time.
Love,
Donna Rae
Jennie Weeks
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Uncle Francis, You are so special to me and I loved Aunt Alice. She was a great aunt!
Jennie Ruth
Ann Carol Grant
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Praying for you, Mr. Batson. You were our pastor at Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter when I was a little girl.
Ann Carol Grant
Dick and Mary Barnes
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Francis, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. We were very fond of Alice.
Dick and Mary Barnes
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Francis, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. We were very fond of Alice.
Dick and Mary Barnes
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. We were very fond of Alice.
Ken and Terry Vasey
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Thank you for your faithfulness. To God be the glory.
C. Perry Malphrus
Thursday, September 24, 2015
May "the God of all Comfort" hold you close.
Perry Malphrus
barbara power
Thursday, September 24, 2015
So saddened to hear about Alice. She was a great teacher at Berea College; loved and respected.
Larry & Karen Linville
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss but heaven has gained a beautiful angel that I know is smiling again. Prayers for you and the family Francis.
Paul Hair
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Mr. Batson I am so sorry to hear about Mrs.Batson We will be praying for your family during this time. Please tell Bill , Sam , and Steven that your family is still apart of our family. We still love your family very much you and boys were a big part of our life if we can do anything please let me know
Charles & Genevieve Bonner
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Francis, you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. We rejoice that Alice is past all suffering and pain, and that she is in the presence of the Lord.
Charles and Genevieve Bonner
Annie & Elvis smith
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry that we cannot be there for you,but know that we are praying for you & your family.