Alice Fay Kennedy Jones of Fayetteville, passed away April 21, 2018 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born September 18, 1938 in Glendale, West Virginia to Glenn Powers Kennedy and Mary Alice Kennedy.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Frank Jones (would have been married 53 years as of this June); brother, Bill Kennedy and wife, Mary Lee; granddaughter, Jillian, who lives with her adopted parents, Ken and Tonja Shackelford in Searcy, AR; and a niece, Susan Hart Rogerson, M.D.
Alice lived in Vancouver, British Columbia from 1950-1960. She was a graduate of King Edward High School and attended Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Virginia. Alice received her nursing degree at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
She was a nurse in Manhattan, Kansas while Bill was getting his PhD (doctorate) at Kansas State University. Alice was a nurse at the Fayetteville City Hospital and Washington Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and P.E.O.
Alice was very active (volunteered) with the American Cancer Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Glenna Kay Kennedy Hart; and a nephew, Jason P. Kennedy.
Alice was a 25-year survivor of breast cancer.
She never met a stranger; she loved to travel and had been to every continent but the Antarctica; and was a loving and giving person. Alice and Bill lived at Butterfield Trail Village for 5 ½ years.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 P.M. Friday, April 27, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel with a Celebration of Life following at 2 P.M. at the funeral home.
Private inurnment will be in the Baptist Ford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the United Methodist Women.
Alice was a beautiful person in every way and a long time friend of myself and my family. I much appreciate her visiting Mom periodically and particularly in her final days while she was in Hospice care in 2011. Alice and her husband Bill Jones plus her brother Bill Kennedy were always there for us, and for that reason, of course, she will always be remembered and treasured.
A very sweet lady whom I met when I came to Fayetteville thru our Sunday School class and UMW at CUMC. Oh how she loved her Bill and Jillian. Rest In Peace and thank you for all you did for survivors.
Bill:
Alice and I met many years ago when I worked for the American Cancer Society. She was a funny, loving and wonderful woman. Alice was always willing to reach out to other women with breast cancer and offer them encouragement and support. She and I shared many great stories concerning our ‘deer hunting’ husbands. I’ll always cherish her friendship.
Lyn Pledger Hicks
My deepest condolences to the Jones family and friends for the loss of your love one Alice. In God’s word the Bible is a wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death to be fulfilled very soon right here on a brand new Paradise Earth by his son Jesus Christ it will give you hope and comfort during this difficult time Acts 24:15; John 5: 28,29; Revelation 21: 1-5.
Bill and Family,
I am saddened to learn of Alice’s passing.
I am sure you are comforted knowing she is with her
savior,Jesus,and reunited with loved ones that preceded
her.
May the Lord Bless you and give you peace.
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Alice. Her brother, Bill and his wife Mary Lee, have been such dear friends for many years. I hope the fond memories of Alice will help to sustain you.
With love,
Jeff & Regina Sherwood
So sorry for your lose. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Bill and Mary, David and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We love you both. The Hamilton’s
Bill & Jillian,
Knowing Alice through the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren project was a delight. Her smile & positive outlook lifted the spirits of all she touched.
I’m sorry you have lost the earthly presence of this dear lady. I was blessed to know her.
As a former neighbor I knew Alice less than Bill or Glenna, but I especially remember Alice’s grace and beautiful smile. The whole family was a cherished part of the neighborhood and our church family.