Alice Faye Smith M-E-73-6

Alice Faye Smith, 71, of Edinburgh, Indiana, passed away March 9, 2016, at her residence. She was born October 13, 1944, in Edinburgh, the daughter of Samp D. and Mollie M. (Long) Whittington. She married Howard E. Smith on Feb. 5, 1961. He preceded her in death June 10, 2008. Mrs. Smith was a member of Grace Tabernacle Church in Edinburgh and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Survivors include a son, Howard Tracy Smith of Edinburgh; daughters, Anita (Jerry) Perry of Columbus, Lottie (Phillip) Wathen of Edinburgh and Michelle “Susie” (Eddie) Kaster of Clarksville, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Peg Whittington of North Judson, Indiana; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Ora “Rusty” Whittington, Richard Whittington, Clarence Whittington, Bobby Joe Whittington, Sam Whittington and Raymond L. Burton; and sisters, Maggie Willy, Betty Gross, Janet L. Burton and Shirley A. Beechler. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, March 14, at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh by the Rev. Terry England. Calling will be from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.