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Alice Wells Obituary

Alice Christine Wells

Alice Christine Wells passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Alice was born Oct. 17, 1934, in Toledo, to the late Vernard and Flossie (Point) McFarland. Alice married Earl C. Wells on June 17, 1982, and he preceded her in death May 5, 2016.

She enjoyed a lengthy career working at Marathon Oil Company, Environmental Services/Regulation. Later, she joined her husband's business, Earl Wells Advertising.

Alice graduated from University of Toledo. She enjoyed many activities including flower arrangement and socializing with friends and members of 50 North.

Alice is survived by her son, James D. Brockman Jr.; sister, Lovetta Lopes; niece, Jeanne Stevenson (James); and nephew, Howard W. Williamson III (Carol).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Wells; father, Vernard McFarland; mother, Flossie McFarland (Point); sisters, Dherlyss Wells, Bonnie Russell, and Bea Murphy; sister-in-law, Kathryn (Brockman) Williamson; and brother-in-law, Howard W. Williamson Jr.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Blanchard Valley Hospital. We also thank the Bridge Hospice Care Center team for their care of Alice during her last days.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 50 North, 339 East Melrose Avenue, Findlay.

There will be no services for Alice.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 21, 2023.

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Mary Lou Smith

January 13, 2025

Dearest Friend, How I miss our almost daily chats. You were so knowledgeable about living and taught me many things. I image you are so beautiful in your angel dress and wings. Give Otto a hug from me (just a hug, behave yourself) lol. Looking forward to seeing you, Otto and all my family and friends. Give me a sign that you read this. Blessings ! Till next year !!

Mary Lou Smith

January 13, 2025

Dearest Friend. I so miss our almost daily chats. You were so knowledgeable and I learned so much from you. Am looking forward to seeing you in Heaven. Give Otto a hug from me. (Only a hug, behave yourself, lol) Have fun. Bet you look like an angel in your angel clothes. Till next time!

Mary Lou Smith

March 16, 2024

Today I am just sitting here thinking about you and wishing I could pick up the phone and talk to you. We were never at a loss for conversation. And then I would say "Want to go to New Riegle" and away we would go. Sounds so good right now. Give my honey a hug from me. Tell him how much I miss him. Take care, Alice !!

Mary Lou Smith

January 14, 2024

Hi Alice, I miss being able to pick up the phone and chatting with you. Even though I know you are in a much better place...I don't have to like it. Love ya!!

Mary Lou Smith

December 12, 2023

Hi Alice, I know it is going to be a rough first Christmas for your son, Jim. The two of you always went to that great hotel for a wonderful meal. You talked about it for days. You and your Jim were so much alike and only had each other. Know that I miss you too. Tell Earl hi from me.
Give Otto (my sweetie) a big hug for me. I miss him terribly, every hour of every day. Love and Blessings to all of you.

Ginger McKenzie

January 23, 2023

Alice, you are going to be missed! Even though we didn't see you after Earl passed just knowing you were still around was a comfort. We so enjoyed your visits here in Naples. I know you enjoyed coming down with Earl and going to all the antiques stores and just roaming around. I will miss your smiling face and your happiness! God Bless. Your granddaughter, Ginger

Mary Lou Smith

January 21, 2023

Dear Alice, I am going to miss you terribly. No more garage sales and no more New Riegle and no more of the many phone conversations including all your intelligent wisdom on how to take care of my health. Miss you already. God Bless.

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