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Alicia Searight Obituary
BELLEVILLE, IL - Alicia Marie Searight, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2015 in Belleville, Illinois.
She was born in Dallas, Texas on February 3, 1984 and was adopted by Drs. Russell and Barbara Searight in 1988. Alicia was their only child.
Alicia graduated from Lutheran South High School in St. Louise, Missouri where she was on the Honor Roll and lettered in Field Hockey and Soccer. She completed a year of college at Fontboone University in St. Louis. Alicia worked in human services and was particularly sensitive and compassionate to persons with disabilities. She was also a talented artist.
She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Searight; two sisters, Jeanne and Annie Riley; aunt and uncle, Dianna and William Brennan; cousin, Michelle DeFrancesco (husband, Sam); aunt and uncle, Julie and Mark Searight; cousins, Zachary, Brigid and Samuel; aunt and uncle, Rupa Goswami and Timothy Searight; cousins, Kumar and Luxmi Searight; aunt and uncle, Christine and Gavis Francis; cousin, Logan
A memorial service for Alicia will be 2:00 p.m. September 12, 2015 at Saint Barnabas Lutheran Church in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, conducted by Rev. Charles Burhop.
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Christopher Fleming
October 24, 2018
You deserve to be remembered forever and have loved ones visit and talk to you now and again. I could give it, so I did. I'll stop in and say hi to you from time to time ok Wishe! I love you! And Aloha from Hawaii! just for you darling!
February 21, 2017
Howard Searight
Jill maer
August 30, 2015
I am so shocked by this news. Today I got on Facebook wondering how to find her and what she was doing and someone had posted her obituary. I am so sad to find this out. I had t spoken to Alicia in many years. She was so full of life and such a free spirit. A talented artist and a great intellectual My previous partner also lost early in her life. Barb and Russell I am so sorry. Chris Fleming I am also thinking of you wherever you are. Such a beautiful life list.
Tracey Johnson
August 30, 2015
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss..
Rhonda Kanaday
August 27, 2015
Barb and Russell, I am very saddened hearing of the passing of Alicia. I know there are no words that I can say that will help when you lose a child. Just know that I am praying for you that God comforts your heart. Barb, I remember the many times Alicia and Bret volunteered together at our events. I also remember our many conversations regarding our children and the unconditional love you had for her no matter what was going on in her life. Sending you my love and hugs.
Love you Wishe!
Chris Fleming
August 26, 2015
Barb and Russ
Alicia was my best friend for years. She made me a better person, we opened each others eyes to this world and worlds beyond. I will never forget the nights we stayed up and painted and drew our little hearts out. I will never forget her laugh and her brilliant personality, full of optimism and incredible humor. She made me laugh every moment I was around here. She was closer to my heart than most people I ever knew. She was my best friend. We shared our lives and our hopes and dreams with eachother. I want you to know how incredible your daughter was. She was so intelligent, so talented, so very much alive in every way possible. Alicia had a spark in her that most people in this world could only dream of having a fraction of. I am so, so happy I got to share a part of my life with that wonderful human being. She made me love myself more, she made me proud to be who I was. I loved her so very much. I will always love her, and I will never forget the sound of her laughter. A part of her will always live on in me, I will hold her close to my heart to my last breath. I can't begin to tell you how heartbroken and anguished I am about her leaving so soon. The world lost a light, it will never be the same without her. She was my Wishe. I am so sorry that you two have to go through this...but you must know that your daughter touched so many lives and made such a wonderful impact on this world. She changed my life for the better and I will always be thankful for that and for her.
August 25, 2015
Barb & Russell,
Alicia always had a beautiful smile that lit up the room and a sweetness about her nature that you could feel when you were around her. My thoughts are with you and all the extended family who loved her.
Lana Dinehart
August 25, 2015
Russel & Barb no one can ever explain the death of a child. The pain is almost unbearable but life will go on and time is the only way to heal ones self. These words have help me in crisis maybe they will help you. May today there be peace within. May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
Jan Finch
August 24, 2015
I am so sad. I am praying for your family. I got to know Alicia through a ministry at church. She was sensitive, caring, and kind.
Charlotte and Jim Riley
August 20, 2015
Dear Russell and Barb,
Along with Jeane and Anne we ask God to uphold you during this hard part of the journey with hope and a knowing that Elisia was a gift and your love for her was well placed. We will be praying in the days to come and are so glad Jeane and Marlene can celebrate her life with you all in September. We send our deepest sympathy. Charlotte and Jim Riley
Barb Wilmoth
August 20, 2015
Russel & Barb and the rest of the family. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. GOD has a new new angel. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Barb Jay Wilmoth & The Neal & Virginia Jay Families
Jill Bamber
August 19, 2015
Russell and Barb,
I was so sorry to hear of Alicia's death. In her years in my classroom, she taught me so much as an educator. I will always remember her for her wit,determination, and compassion for others (2-legged and 4-legged). Thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
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