PINE BLUFF — Mother Alice Crumpton

was born April 5, 1937, in Pastoria, Ark., to the late George Parker and Earlene Short Anderson. She was the eldest of seven children.

Alice accepted Christ at an early age. She was an active member of Bethany Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother’s Board under the leadership of Pastor Renise Davis.

Alice attended Pastoria Public Schools. She retired from National Center of Toxicological Research in Jefferson, Ark., where she worked as an animal technician.

Alice passions included cooking, fishing, spending time with her family, and sharing stories from the past.

Alice was welcomed home by her parents, George Parker and Earlene Short Anderson; daughter, Joyce Vance; son, Jerry Parker; sister, Lillie Anderson.

Those left to cherish her memories: children, Jerlene (Don) Washington, Tammy (Roy) Scull, Terry (Corinthians) Crumpton, Thomas (Delphine) Crumpton and Samuel Vance Sr.; grandchildren, Marlon (Robyn) Washington, Kenneth Washington, Dr. Craig (Jerica) Washington, Samarra (Kurwin) White, Samuel (Kisha) Vance, Christian Scull, Adrienne Scull, TeShara Crumpton, Targie Crumpton, Thomas (Rahshida) Crumpton, Eric (Larryne) Crumpton, Tyeshia (Shay) Burks, Greg (Shelby) Burks, and Celeste (Anthony) Kelley; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Christine Smith, Pearl Iverson, Robert (Kathie) Anderson, Earl (Betty) Anderson, and Sarah (Rufus) Hardin; closest friends, whom she loved like sisters, Willie Mae Cooper and Rosetta Madison; a host of nieces; nephews; and other relatives.

Visitation 4-6 p.m. January 7th at Bethany Chapel MBC. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2022, at New Community Church. Services entrusted to Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors “The Epitome of Service” 501337-0100.