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Alice Applin Obituary
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APPLIN, Alice Lee 85, went into eternal rest Sept. 13, 2010 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1925 in South Charleston, Ohio to LeRoy and Eliza Whitelow. Sister Applin accepted Christ at an early age and loved to worship and serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sister Applin was a devoted and loving, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a former member of Greater First Missionary Baptist Church were she served as the First Lady being the companion and help mate for the late Pastor Kenneth B. Applin, Sr. Sister Applin then became a devoted member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church were she served as a Deaconess; she also was affiliated with the Clark County Missionary Board; Minister Wives, Circle of Friends, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Ms. Applin retired from the Springfield School Board after many years of service. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving and devoted children, Pastor Kenneth (Sheila) Applin, Jr.; Wanda Rochelle (Henry) Oliver, James (Alverda) Applin, Sr.; Marylyn I. Tyler and Juan H. (Sharon) Applin, Sr.; brother, William (Mabel) Whitelow, Sr.; two sisters, Mary Jane Whitelow and Wanda (Finis) Martin; 24 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; two sister-in-law, Bernice Applin and Beautine Applin; brother-in-law, Lester Applin and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, St. John Missionary Baptist Church family and many friends. Sister Applin is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Kenneth B. Applin, Sr.; parents, LeRoy and Eliza Whitelow; brother, Merritt E. Whitelow, Sr. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Service at 12:00 noon at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 34 W. Pleasant Street; Service entrance will be on Mulberry side of church. Pastor Ernest C. Brown, Sr., Officiating. Interment will follow service in Rose Hill Burial Park. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Applin
Priscilla Applin
October 12, 2010
My Sweet, Sweet Granny..I miss you and think of you everyday! I will always keep you in my heart! I Thank You for all of the memories!;) Mundy's..The Fair..Going to the parks..Your wonderful homemade sausage gravy & biscuits! I LOVE YOU GRANNY! Thank you for watching over us! Sweet Rest "Pink Lady";)
Kay (Sims) Prater
September 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Obiora Embry
September 18, 2010
Aunt Wanda,
As I told Jeannine a few days ago, my thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
We love you and know that you are being thought of right now.
Love,
Obiora
mildred proctor
September 17, 2010
To the Applin family! My heart and my prayers go out to you! I love u all! I miss u grandma! Love Mildred&Anthony!
September 17, 2010
To Pastor K. Applin and the entire family, my deepest condolences are with you all. May God bless, comfort, and keep you during your time of need. Sincerely, Jeannie Robinson
Brenda & Odell Stinnett
September 17, 2010
Jamie, Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the passing on of your beloved mother. May the love & support of family & friends help you through this time.
Amanda Henry-Minor
September 17, 2010
Cousin Jamie and the entire Applin family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Aunt Alice was an anointed woman of God. She will be greatly missed. I love you.
Cynthia Avery
September 17, 2010
Dear James and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that God is especially close to to you and your family at this time of bereavement.
david freeman sr
September 17, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Benjamin / Karen Robinson
September 17, 2010
To Jim, Kenneth, and all of the Applin family, We are so sorry to hear about the lost of your Mother. We just want to express are deepest sympathy.
September 16, 2010
Goodbye for now Auntie. I know you're walking with the Lord and I'll see you next life time.
Much Love!
Andre Applin
SHELBY GROVES
September 16, 2010
APPLIN FAMILY: SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
MRS. APPLIN LIVED ON MY STREET FOR MANY YEARS AND SHE ALSO WAS MY PRE K TEACHER.
SWEET LADY.
Sanford & Carolyn Mebane
September 16, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dorothy (Dottie) Corbin-Reynolds
September 16, 2010
Kenny, Shelia and the rest of the family: So sorry for the loss of your Mom and grandmother.She was a beautiful person and always had a beautiful smile. God has plucked another flower for his beautiful garden.I will keep you all in prayer. God Bless each and everyone of you.
Ricky&Jeanette Roberts
September 16, 2010
May God's grace continue to bless and keep you.
Wilbur & Brenda Hackett
September 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Take Care. Your nephew & niece
Gwen Brown
September 16, 2010
Dawn, Mary and Family, You have my sincere condolences in the lost of your Grandmother. Stay close to God, that He may sustain you.
robert&valerie martin
September 16, 2010
praying for you Mom Wanda. you all will be in our prayers. we love u all!
September 16, 2010
May you find strength, peace and comfort in your memories of Alice. This is our sincere message of sympathy.
Ernestine & Charles Benning
Joann Kidd
September 16, 2010
Dear Family, Please know that I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. Remember that being absent from the body means being present with he Lord. You are in my prayers. Be blessed.
Melody McIntosh
September 16, 2010
Aunt Wanda I know you are going through a lot right now but I just want you to know that I am here for you. I am continuously praying for my family. We are all connected in some way. God is still in control. I love you. Your niece
September 16, 2010
Bill Whitelow,Jamie,Kenneth& family we
wish to convey our heartfelt sympathy
in the lost of your loved one.
Steve/Joyce Blackwell
Cincinnati,Oh
Christina (Evans) Closson
September 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Walter&Shirley Crawford
September 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Meleila (Michelle White) Carson
September 16, 2010
My Condolences to the Applin family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Applin was a special woman of God, I am glad to have had the privilege to know.
Linda Gill
September 16, 2010
Alice was a wonderful. anointed woman of God, a mother to many, too. Her and Kenneth were special people in mine and my children's lives, will always be in my heart. My prayers are with you.
EDWARDS FAMILY
September 15, 2010
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
Janie Ragland
September 15, 2010
To the Applin family,Merritt, Jane, Bill and Wanda you have my deepest sympathy on the death of Alice Lee. Sorry I won't be able to attend the service, but wanted you to know you all are in my prayers. Love Janie Lee Ragland
September 15, 2010
My prayers to the family. Mother Applin will certainly be missed. Love. Marjorie Thomas
Lisa Palmer
September 15, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers daily.
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