Alice L. Slaven, 90, of Plainville, Indiana, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Odon, Indiana. She was born on March 27, 1932 on Easter Sunday in Montgomery, Indiana to Earl E. and Bessie E. (Sefrit) Wilson. Alice married James J. Slaven on April 12, 1952. They would have celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary this year.
Alice was a member of the Plainville United Methodist Church and worked at Walmart in her earlier years. She enjoyed working puzzles, spending time with her family and loved gardening. Alice loved to spend time studying her Bible. She was known for her unique sense of humor.
Family left to cherish the memory of Alice include: five daughters, Debbie Bickley of Odon, twins, Dena (Alan) Linneweber and Tena Gieselman, both of Newburgh, Tammy Slaven of Sarasota, FL and Marsha Slaven of Washington; grandchildren, Eric Linneweber, Kelsie Linneweber, Cody Slaven and Marlee Gieselman; great-granddaughter, Hailey Grace Slaven.
Alice was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, James Slaven; twin sons, Ronald and Donald; son-in-law, James Bickley; brothers, Dale Wilson, Clifford Wilson and Earl Wilson; sisters, Juanita Williams and Irene Hinkle.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon with Jeff Williams officiating. Alice will be laid to rest in Sugarland Memory Gardens in Washington.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, April 18 and from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Plainville United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.mengfuneralhome.com.
