Alice Faye Simpler

Alice Faye Simpler, born January 23, 1940, passed away peacefully in her home on January 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Alice, the "special one named after a movie star", was born to the late Marcus and Agnes Irby in Seneca, South Carolina. Alice is preceded in death by her parents, her sons Scott Sanders, Keith Sanders, and Tracy Sanders, and her sisters Barbara, Jeanette and Peggy. Alice is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Don, daughter Dee Marsh (Ray), grandchildren April Turner (Jason), Jairit Sanders, Tyler Marsh (Leslie), Jordan Vanderipe (Karl), Dylan Marsh, Olivia Burgess (Trevor), Serena Sanders, Jacob Sanders, Zackery Sanders, and Allie Kate Sanders. Great-grandchildren, Alexis Jolly, Lucas Jolly, Leelyn Keith Sanders, Scottie Jane Vanderipe, Taylor Pope, Mason Padgett, Hailee Pittenger, and Kayden Belles, Aidan Turner and Avery Turner; Sisters Sybil Massey, Diane Callahan (Danny), Betty Reeves, Kay Brady, brothers Wallace Irby (Ann) and Pete Irby, daughter-in-law Dallas Sanders, sister-in-law Jimmie Sue Simpler as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and Church Family.
Alice was born and raised in South Carolina and always called it "home." After graduating from Belton High School, she traveled the world having a special fondness for Spain. She told many stories over the years of her great travel adventures. Alice met the love of her life Don after moving to Panama City where they raised their three children. Alice worked at MWR for the Naval Base on Panama City Beach for 32 years before retiring. Alice and Don became ordained ministers and devoted their lives to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Together they founded Freedom Celebration Family Church in 1993.
Alice had a heart of gold. She never met a stranger and always opened her arms to anyone in need. Alice had a big personality and extremely quick wit. She lit up every room she ever entered and kept everyone entertained with lots of laughter. Alice will be dearly missed but we all know she is now in her real home with her Lord and Savior.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Emerald Coast Hospice and her nurses Taylor and Karla and Brother Michael, as well as Dr. Manzoor for his years of dedication and compassionate care for Alice.
The family will receive visitors at Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Monday, January 13th at 1:00pm with funeral services to follow starting at starting at 2:00 pm. Graveside services will be held immediately following the funeral service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
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