Alice Irene Thomas

December 20, 1936 - November 4, 2019

Alice Irene Thomas, age 82 of Chanute, KS, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute, KS. Alice was born on December 20, 1936 in Humboldt, KS, the daughter of Charles H. and Cora (Hamill) Yockey. Alice was united in marriage on November 8, 1953 in Chanute, KS to Bill Thomas. She worked as a cook at several different places such as Daylight Donuts and Guest Home Estates. Alice was a member of the Healing Center Church of God in Chanute. She loved to cook and was known for her cinnamon rolls, peanut brittle and chicken & noodles. Alice and Bill spent several years traveling the United States in their RV and singing gospel music. Alice was a great mother and took pride in taking caring of her family. She loved her family dearly and was blessed to have so many grand and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Alice is survived by: Husband: Bill Thomas of the home Children: William E. Thomas and wife Joyce of Cherryvale, KS Michael D. Thomas and wife Francis of Palo, IA Richard L. Thomas of Houston, TX Lori E. Harris and husband Dean of Shawnee, KS Eric L. Thomas of Gardner, KS 18 Grandchildren Many Great Grandchildren Brother: Tim Yockey of Humboldt, KS She was preceded in death by her parents, 12 siblings and a grandchild. The family will greet friends on Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home Johnson Chapel at 101 N. Highland in Chanute, KS. Funeral services will be on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Healing Center Church of God in Chanute. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. The family suggests memorials to be made the Healing Center Church of God and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.