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Alice Wallingford Obituary
Born: Jan. 25, 1933; in Washington, DC
Died: April 17, 2015; in Fairview, PA
Alice King Wallingford, age 82, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at daughter's home in Fairview following a brief illness.
She was born on January 25, 1933, in Washington, DC., the daughter of the late Howard Allen and Irene Kushner King.
She graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, and Indiana University in Bloomington, in 1953. Alice taught school in Monterey, California, was a substitute teacher in the western suburbs of Chicago, and ended her teaching career with the Chicago Public Schools. She was an avid IU basketball fan. "Go Hoosiers".
She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority; Association of American University Women; League of Women Voters, Welcome Wagon; and the "Flamingoes" in Louisville, Kentucky. She enjoyed traveling, drawing portraits, painting watercolors, swimming, playing bridge, and precious time with her grandchildren.
Alice volunteered at the Louisville Nature Center and the SeniorCare Experts of Louisville, as well as the Kentucky Center for the Arts and the Actors Theater in Louisville.
She was a loyal and devoted friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W. for over 35 years.
She was a lover of dogs, especially her Brussels Griffin, Roxie.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son; and her companion for over 20 years, Leonard Pokallus.
Alice is survived by her children, two sons, W. Allen Wallingford and his wife, Libby, Brian King Wallingford and his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter, Jane Wallingford Levin and her husband, Howard; eight grandchildren, Madeline, Myles, Maxwell, Scott, Gregory, Charles, Andrew, and Jack; and two step grandchildren, Sam and Emily.
Family and friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th St. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 1:00 pm until the time of sharing at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the name of Alice Wallingford and sent to: Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., Louisville, KY 40213, or to a charity of one?s choosing. Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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April 27, 2015
Alice, your smile always lit up the room. It was a joy to know you and to be your friend. You were a generous and giving soul. We love you very much.
-Marilyn and Sydney
Doris Schneider
April 26, 2015
It was my pleasure to know you in our AAUW Literature Group. Your ready smile and eagerness to help others will be missed.
Madeline Wallingford
April 20, 2015
You were the best Grammy anyone could have asked for... Thanks for all the memories and wet kisses :)
Charles A Bennett
April 19, 2015
Alice we will miss you on Sundays. You always brought bright light and insight for all of your friends. Charlie B
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