Alice A. Fox

Alice A. Fox was peacefully welcomed into the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, in the early morning on Sunday, November 21,2021.

Alice was born on June 1, 1948 to Charles Parx "Hoppy" Fox and Ethel Lillian (Lockhart) Fox. She attended Kirksville schools and took great pride in her brief time working at the Sheltered Workshop.

She was a longtime member of the Salvation Army Church and, in recent years, a member of Kirksville Church of Christ. She had no children of her own, but loved many other children and babies as well as her beloved dog, Kathy, who brought her much comfort and joy.

Alice will always be remembered for her warm welcome to everyone and her positive personality in all circumstances. Her heartfelt love and concern for others was extraordinary and will be deeply missed by all. Alice never met a stranger and you could be most certain that if she saw you walking by her apartment or met her in the store she would be waving and asking how you were doing.

Most importantly, her devotion to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was her top priority; she always looked forward to the day He would call her home. Alice was a walking miracle throughout her life, but she never wanted her health to hold her back and lived her life to the fullest to the very end. Her last days were spent at The Pines nursing home, where the staff and other residents grew to love and appreciate her as well as those who have known her for years. Their love and compassion for her during her last months will always be remembered. As well as her daily devotions and prayers for all, Alice loved to sing. You might hear her singing one of her favorite gospel hymns or "You Are My Sunshine".

Alice is survived by her niece and caretaker, LaDonna (Danny) Williams of Kirksville, Missouri, brothers Larry R. Fox of Princeton, Iowa and Clarence "Hank" Fox (wife Jongsun "Nabie") of San Antonio, Texas and sister-in-law Betty Fox of Kirksville, Missouri and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lester Fox, Dennis D. Fox Sr., Jerry "Bob" Fox, brother-in-law, Glen Yardley as well as her sisters, Emma Lea Winkler, JoAnn Yardley and sister-in laws Frances C. Fox, Lou Fox, Virginia Fox and Edie Fox.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rural Advocates for Independent Living (RAIL) in Kirksville, Missouri. RAIL and RAIL In-Home Support Care played an integral role in allowing Alice to live independently for the later years of her life.

Alice's life will always be celebrated, however there will be no services at this time. Davis Playle Hudson Rimer Funeral Home will be in charge of interment at Highland Park Cemetery at a later date.

A Note of Thanks: The family would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, prayers and all acts of kindness extended to them during this difficult time of bereavement.