Alice A. (Abbott) Terrell

 

Alice A. (Abbott) Terrell, 98, of Kentland passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018. She was born July 6, 1920, in Yates Center, Kansas, to the late Carl and Eva (Darst) Abbott. She was a 1938 Graduate of Yates Center High School of Kansas.

She married Mervin “Bill” A. Terrell on February 8, 1943, in Yates Center, Kansas; Bill passed away September 20, 2018.

Alice had lived in Kentland since 1950 and was a parishioner of Trinity United Methodist Church in Kentland.

Through the years, Alice was a dedicated journaler who chronicled goings-on in her life and her family’s life for decades. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers in the garden, attending oil painting classes, Women’s Club at the Methodist Church, card clubs including Euchrerama, reading, and spending time with family, friends, and her grandchildren.

Surviving are her 4 children, Dr. Dale (wife: Jacqueline) Terrell of St. Louis, MO, Dr. Frank (wife: Dr. Kay Boyd) Terrell of Kentland, Richard C. Terrell of Kentland, and Pam (husband: Steve) Hartman of West Lafayette. Alice is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband are siblings, Clifford Abbott, Alma Abbott, and Barbara Stockebrand.

Friends may call from 11 AM (CST) until the time of Funeral Service 1 PM (CST) Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Rev. Jack Hartman of West Lafayette to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland.

Memorial contributions may be made in Alice’s name to CDC Resources, Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland or a charity of your choice.

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