Alice R. Ralston Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alice Rowena Ralston Smith, 107, of Great Bend, PA passed away on September 13, 2020. She was predeceased by her first husband, Huber Ralston in 1974; her second husband, Wilfred Smith in 1993; and her son, John in 1979. Alice is survived by her four children, Rowena “Wendy” Wilbur (Raymond Borg), Preston Ralston (Patricia Morrision), Walter (Bonnie) Ralston, and Gordon (Ruth) Ralston; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Alice graduated with high honors from Factoryville School, which was a one room schoolhouse. She was a founder and President of the Sunshine Club, helping the needy with food drives, quilt raffles, and bus trips for senior citizens. Alice always made herself available for a friend in need, volunteering her time with Meals on Wheels, and a life member of the Old Mill Village Museum. She enjoyed cross stitch, canning tomatoes, peaches, and sweet pickles. Her apricot bread, rice pudding, and lemon sponge pie are family favorites. Alice was a wonderful mother and will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. A funeral service will be held at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA for the family. Interment will be made in New Milford Cemetery.

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Alice R. Ralston Smith

July 27, 1913 - September 13, 2020