Alice Estella Thomas

Alice Estella Thomas of Alexander, Arkansas went to live with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Curtis L. Thomas; two sisters, Evangeline Higgins and Bobbie Gooding of Alexander, Ark.; one brother, Otis Crawford of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, devoted granddaughter/caregiver, Marie Williams of Alexander, Ark., and grandson, Raymond Williams, Jr. of Little Rock; one great grandson, Darrion Franklin of Alexander and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, three brothers, and one son, Raymond Williams, Sr. She was a faithful employee and extended family member of Schroeder's Antique for more than 50 years. After retiring, she was employed at Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center for 12 years. She will be deeply missed by all of her family, friends and her extended family at the "Cove." Family hour will be Friday, December 9, 2011, 7:30-8:30 pm., and Home going services will be Saturday, December 10, 2011, 11 a.m., both services at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 300 N. Cedar, Alexander, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.