May 4, 1949 – Nov. 20, 2023
Vian – Funeral services for Alice Arlene Garris–Applewhite, 74, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian. Burial followed at Garden of Memories cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services of Sallisaw.
She was born on May 4, 1949, in Gore to Elmer and Bertha Elizabeth (Noel) McConnell. She died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Vian.
She worked in the restaurant industry but held several jobs. Her enjoyed doing puzzle books, playing cards and beating everyone at dominoes. She was also an avid bowler in her early adult life.
Survivors are two sons, Jason Garris and Brent and LeeAnn Garris; her brothers, Charles McConnell and Gary and Ronna McConnell; brother-inlaw, Robert Risley; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Susie McConnell, Clyde McConnell, Lahoma Cassinger, Mike McConnell, Emma Risley, Bonnie Terrell and Bill McConnell.
Pallbearers were Beau Burlison, Jack Brown, Jason McWaters, Mark Risley, Charles Risley and Chad Harris.
Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Terrell, Darrell Terrell and her grandsons, Spencer Garris and Preston Garris.
