Alice Marie Smith

Alice Marie Smith, 85, of Port Charlotte passed away February 22, 2006. She was born July 30, 1920 in Mt. Vernon, Iowa to the late Edwin and Lora (Kyle) Harris. She was a strong motivated inspiring woman who’s career as a registered stock broker began in the early 1950's. She loved being a mother and grandmother who cherished spending time with her family. She loved reminiscing about past family get-togethers. Family tragedy brought Alice to love and serve the Lord with all her heart. She demonstrated her love of the Lord through all the devoted work at First Baptist church of Port Charlotte. She possessed a passion for gospel music that grew with her age. A love of boating still had her water skiing at the age of 65. She was a talented homemaker which showed in her cooking and sewing endeavors. Alice will be greatly missed by her daughter Sondra Jacobs Rhoads; sister Ann Gingerich; grandchildren Jeff (Leona) Jacobs and Brad (Laurie) Jacobs; three great-grandchildren. A service in celebration of Alice’s life will be at 11:00 am, Monday, February 27, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Pt. Charlotte. Memorial donations maybe made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238 or First Baptist Church of Pt. Charlotte, 20035 Quesada Ave. Pt. Charlotte, FL 33952. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.