Mrs. Alice Palmer Patton, resident of Bob Hope Village in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, former resident of Hope/Hempstead County Arkansas received her heavenly wings Oct 18, 2018 after a rapid decline in health. Alice was born Dec 11, 1934 in Sodus, NY. Alice was a rising star in the U.S. Air Force when she met the love of her life in another Airman, Albert H. Patton of Hope. She married Pat in 1954 and resigned her commission when she became pregnant with her first child. They enjoyed 36 years of life together with their five children until his passing in 1990.
Alice was a veteran, homemaker, and also served proudly as the Hempstead County Veterans Service Officer for many years. She was a strong advocate for veterans and their families and proud to have served her country in any way she could.
After retirement, Alice moved to Florida for a short period before moving back to Sodus, NY to care for a special childhood friend Dick Burlee until his death. She then returned to her friends at the veteran’s retirement village in Ft. Walton Beach, FL to live out her life.
Alice is survived by two brothers, Arnold Palmer and wife Regina of Rochester, NY, Gary Palmer of Jackson Hole, WY, her children Larry and wife Diana, Paul and wife Linda, Naida and husband Ken, Scott and wife Jeannie, and daughter Tracy. She also left behind countless grand and great grandchildren, friends, and acquaintances.
A ‘celebration of Life’ is scheduled for Nov 17, 2018 at 2 pm at the Baptist Church in Old Washington. All friends are invited to come and celebrate Alice’s life with the family. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director.