Mary Alva Wise Fox

Mary Alva Wise Fox obituary, Irvine, KY

Mary Alva Wise Fox

Mary Alva Wise Fox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Warren F. Toler Funeral Home on Jan. 5, 2025.

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Mary Alva Wise Fox, 84, was born February 23, 1940, in Estill County, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Elva Walker and Mary Francis Clark Wise, and wife of the late Harry Dale Fox. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County for most of her life. She was a retired Bus Driver with the Estill County Board of Education.
She is survived by:
3 Daughters: Tina Marie & David Arvin
Sherry Lynn Fox
Belinda & Mark Puckett
2 sons: Harry Dwain Fox
Lary Dale Fox
4 grandchildren: Timothy & Ashley Arvin, Neysa & Daniel Cordial, Lance & Cindy Arvin, Jacob & Ratisha Puckett
Sister: Lynda (Monite) Parks
She was preceded in death in addition to her husband and parents by her brothers, Wilbert E., Alonzo B., and James O. Wise, and sisters, Opal C. Critchfield, Thelma Dunaway, Chrystal Ashcraft, Elfreeda Wickizer, Allene Wise, and Wavlene Dunaway.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 10, 1 PM, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenny Dotson officiating. Burial will be at the Wise Farm Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 to 9 PM.
Pallbearers: Timothy Arvin, Lance Arvin, Jacob Puckett, Daniel Cordial, Kaleb Hillard, Russell Parks, and Emory Weaver
Honorary Pallbearers: Montie Parks, David Arvin, Mark Puckett, Matt Vaught, Brennan Tuttle, Lukas Puckett, Harper Arvin, Sadie Rain Arvin, Shelby Clay Puckett, Emersyn Arvin, Taylor Ray Puckett
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Center, 350 Isaacs Ln, Richmond, KY 40475

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