of Clinton, AR
June 20, 1942 - May 24, 2020
Alice May Fancher, age 77, departed peacefully to her heavenly home with her family at her side at the home of her daughter in Mountain Home, Arkansas on May 24, 2020. She was born on June 20, 1942 in Ozark, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John and Euticha Gregory-Parker. Alice was a devout Christian who faithfully served her church, Pee Dee Baptist, as a Treasurer and Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 60 years and a loving mother to her two sons and a daughter. Alice loved learning, cooking for family and friends, and serving others. She had a lifelong interest in self-improvement and pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Alice worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 11 years as a Poultry Inspector and for the Clinton Arkansas Public School District for 23 years, retiring in 2013.
Alice is survived by her husband, Ibert Fancher of Clinton, Arkansas, her two sons, Bryan Fancher and his wife, Deanna, of Harvest, Alabama and Kendall Fancher and his wife, Nan, of Bowling Green, Virginia, her daughter Cheryl Human and her husband, Dee, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Alfreda Covert of Altus, Arkansas, Geneva Scott of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Wanda Rainey of Clinton, Arkansas along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers John Garner and Gordon Dean and sisters Locha Bea Kirkendall and Pauline King.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Human, Ryan Human, Nicole Berg, Ibert (Chad) Fancher, Dylan Fancher, and Dalton Fancher. Deanna Grace Human will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer.
The funeral service will take place at Pee Dee Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas on Thursday May 28 at 11 a.m. A graveside service will immediately follow at Holly Mountain Cemetery for family and friends. Flowers can be sent to Roller McNutt Funeral Home, 1902 US-65, Clinton, Arkansas 72031. In lieu of flowers, you may consider a donation to the Hospice of the Ozarks https://www.hospiceoftheozarks.org/ways-to-give or the Alzheimer's Association https://act.alz.org/site/Donation
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 33 percent of maximum capacity at this time. All attendees must provide and wear their own face coverings before entering.
Arrangements and Service is entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home. To sign online guestbook visit: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
My apologies I'm not able to make the funeral, I would have loved to be there. I love all these sisters! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kind regards,
Krissie Carter - Kirkendall
(Bea's niece)
Bryan and Deanna, we are so sorry for your heartbreak. Your family is in our prayers always. Love, Mark & Tammy
Praying the Lord's faithfulness is of comfort today and the coming years. Love you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Keeping you close in my heart and prayers today and in the days to come.
Much love and prayers, Paula
Alice was one the sweetest ladies , a great Christian lady will miss her , prayers
i am so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Shirley Waller and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and comfort you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Alice was such a nice person and always pleasant to be around.
Thinking of you all and prayers for my uncle and cousins she was a beautiful lady with that wonderful smile and so patient and loving to my brother when he needed it most I love you all and may she rest in peace
We will miss Ms. Alice and her beautiful smile. She was a person of grace and kindness. She lived her faith. We are praying for Brother Ibert and all of your family.
Mark and Vickie Gammill
May time heal the sadness that you feel with the loss of your Mother. During these tough times, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your NWH family loves you!
Condolences to the family.Alice was a sweet lady and though you’ll miss her, she’s now healed in her heavenly home. She’ll be there to greet you again someday. Prayers for your in the days ahead.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
One of the gentlest souls you could meet. God Bless All.
Our prayers are with all of you! I loved Aunt Alice dearly! She was the sweetest soul! Love to all of you!
I'm so sorry for you loss. Gods Speed:
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to the family
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family. Alice and I worked together in the school for a few years. Such a good, kind lady who was always patient and caring with students and adults.