Alice Ray Baxter

Alice Ray Baxter, beloved mother, passed away on January 4, 2015 in Fort Payne at the age of 89. Alice was known to all as a dedicated Christian lady. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert E (Bob) Baxter. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Lynne Baxter, of Birmingham, Alabama. Alice was born October 11, 1925 to Cora Alice and Leon Konrad Clemons in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Cullman High School in 1944. Then completed her education at Alabama College (now University of Montevallo) in 1947, receiving a BS in Secondary Education. She began her teaching career in 1947 in Fort Payne at DeKalb County High School where she taught home economics. She later moved into teaching third grade at both Williams Avenue and Forest Avenue Elementary. In 1973 she returned to teaching home economics at Fort Payne High where she retired in 1983. She was a much respected teacher who, through her passion for teaching, inspired her students during her thirty year career. Alice was longtime member of First Baptist in Fort Payne where she faithfully served the Lord in many leadership roles in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and as activities director for the Golden Circle senior group. One of her greatest joys in life was teaching in the children’s department at First Baptist. She taught there for over 60 years. She was a living example of what she taught and through the Holy Spirit led countless children to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She also taught many of those same children in Vacation Bible School most of those years. Alice was also admired by friends and family for her excellent cooking skills. They often called upon her to share advice, tips, and her recipes which she loved to share with all who asked. She also took great joy in baking and cooking for homebound church members who were delighted recipients of her talents. She is survived by three sisters, Betty Jo Ward, Doris Davis, and Ila Fay Hildreth, one brother, Leighton Clemons, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Wilma Guthrie. She leaves behind many cherished friends who have loved her through the years and found her to be a blessing to their lives. Services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 11am at First Baptist Church in Fort Payne with burial at Glenwood Cemetery following. Family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Wilson Funeral Home and 10-11am Wednesday, Jan.7 before the service at First Baptist. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Alice Baxter’s name, to First Baptist Church, 106 Grand Avenue North Fort Payne, Al 35967 or The Parkinsons Disease Foundation – Memorial Donations, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements

Alice Ray Baxter

October 11, 1925 - January 4, 2015