Alice Marie Fields' Obituary
Alice Marie Fields 72, of Pittsburg, KS died at 7:37pm Monday October 28, 2024 at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, KS following an illness.
Alice was born October 14, 1952 in Ft. Scott, KS the daughter of Stephen O. and Dorothea M. (McHenry) Ratliff. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Pittsburg Schools.
Alice married Lawrence Wayne Fields on April 3, 1970 in Miami, OK; he preceded her in death on February 4, 2005. Alice worked for1106 Drive Inn, Joe Smith Tobacco Company, Comfort Inn and KC Star delivering papers. Alice was of the Christian Faith; she loved to play solitaire; work on stain glass projects and spending time with her family.
Survivors include children Lawrence Wayne Fields II of Pittsburg, KS and Crystal M. Rose and husband Terry of Arcadia, KS; siblings Rosalie Ayers and husband Robert of Cortez, CO, Johnie Ratliff of Kansas City, MO, Betty Harvey of Pittsburg, KS and Stevie Ratliff of Springfield, MO; grandchildren Aaliyah Hatfield, Vince Rakestraw and wife Kelsie and Carl Rakestaw and Britany Bowling, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Barbara Maybre and grandson Jasper Fields.
Funeral Services will be 10:00am Tuesday November 5, 2024 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS with Pastor Duane Elmore officiating. Burial will follow at the Crocker Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. Family will receive friends from 9-10:00am prior to service at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.
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