of Benton, AR

May 15, 1930 - April 10, 2016

Alice Margaret Meeker, of Benton, passed away April 10, 2016 at the age of 85. Alice was born May 15, 1930 in Amherst, TX to Bonnie and Earl Lamb. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ted Meeker, one son, Teddy Meeker, and one sister-in-law, Jeanne Lamb.

Alice is survived by 4 children, Susan Bates of Dallas, TX, Larry Meeker, Mike Meeker and Sandy Callahan all of Benton; four grandchildren, Swann Waterhouse (David) of Dallas, TX, Jack Bates (Jessica) of Overland Park, KS, Chad Scott (Vanessa) and Cody Meeker both of Benton; 5 great-grandchildren, Chandler and Victoria Scott and Olivia, Josilyn, and Ava Waterhouse; one sister, Earleen Rackler (Roscoe) of Levelland, TX and one brother, Larry (Buddy) Lamb of Moore, OK; 2 nieces, Joy Clark (Buck) of Amarillo, TX and Linda Shipley of Bartlesville, OK and 1 nephew, Tony Worley of Levelland, TX.

Alice has been an active member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1974 when she and her husband moved to Benton. She served as the church's secretary for many years until her retirement and taught the Ruth Sunday school class until her health would no longer allow her to do so.

After her retirement Alice spent 25 years volunteering her time and services to local organizations such as CJCOHN and Saline Memorial Hospital. She was a quilter and an avid reader.

Alice was a dedicated Christian who loved her family, church and community. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Bobby Shell officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, AR.

Family visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cjcohn, 1036 Elm, Benton, Arkansas 72015.

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