Alice Faye Baris

Alice Faye Baris, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born August 7, 1936, in Camden, Tennessee, to L.R. and Rebecca Lucille (nee: Jordan) Burchum.
Alice Faye grew up in the small town of Huntingdon, Tennessee. She spent summers in Cleveland, Ohio, working at a local dime store. She met and married her husband, Yasar Baris an immigrant from Istanbul, Turkey. They put down roots in Cleveland and made it their lifelong home, eventually buying a home in Euclid and raising their 4 children there. She was a strong believer in tradition, and even though she was away from her Tennessee family, she made it a point of creating holiday traditions for her primary family in Ohio. She loved to decorate her home for the holidays; especially Christmas and always created a warm and cozy environment.
Alice had many interests and talents. She went to night school and became a cosmetologist while working as a receptionist for a law firm in Cleveland. She had a small hair salon in her basement and did hair as a side job. She loved skincare and cosmetics and was a Mary Kay consultant. When she was a newlywed, she sold Avon products door to door. She loved to read and loved flowers. Every spring, she planted her flower beds, which she was very proud of, and always had a garden of varying size. She loved birds and was an avid "Birds and Blooms" reader. She also had a love of animals and had many pets during her life. One of her favorite pets was her last one; a little Yorkie named "Angel" whom she referred to as her "baby". Alice loved the Lord and found comfort in her church family. She really enjoyed her bible study group and formed strong friendships with the ladies in her group.
Alice was a selfless and generous person who lived for her family. Family meant everything to her; her greatest joy was being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She loved family get-togethers and spontaneous visits from her children and grandchildren.
Alice was a soft-spoken, elegant woman with a heart of gold. Everyone who met her loved her. She had a softness about her and a way of making you feel special. She was a light-hearted, optimistic person with a contagious giggle. The simple things in life made her happy. She found beauty and joy in simple things like a sunny day, a blooming flower, the sound of thunder, or a tiny bird eating seeds. She truly wished the best for everyone she met.
Alice is survived by her beloved husband, Yasar Baris. She leaves behind her children: Judith Medina and her husband Danny Medina; Alice Sevim Coons and her husband Brian Coons; Kenneth Baris; and Valerie Green and her husband Thomas Green. She was a devoted grandmother to Cheri Medina; Amanda Coons Simeone and her husband Austin Simeone, with their daughter, Alice's great-granddaughter Adeline Marie Simeone; Samantha Coons Mullins and her husband Chris Mullins; and grandsons Thomas Avery Green, Ryan Thomas Green, and Nicholas Yasar Green. Alice was also blessed with two great-grandsons, Michael Wallace and Charles Sanvido.
Visitation will be held at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, Ohio on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Munn Cemetery in Newbury Township.
Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.