Alice Jean Ermert, 97, of Paragould, formerly of Corning, passed away July 30, 2023 at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould.

Mrs. Ermert was born June 21, 1926 in Corning. Alice was a meticulous housekeeper who loved to cook, sew, crochet and paint. She loved and excelled in all crafts. She was very generous with sharing her cooking skills with people in their time of need. Going to Sunday school and church was very important to her. She presented her children with a Bible at a very young age and always made sure they attended each Sunday. Alice was a member of Fidelis Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church in Corning.

On November 3, 1950, she married Richard O. Ermert. They were married 57 years prior to his death on July 30, 2008.

Survivors include her son, Rick (Rhonda) Ermert; daughters, Barbara Patterson and Fran (Rodney) Holder; daughter- in-law, Patty Ermert; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and two great-great-grandchildren with one on the way.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Clyde Ermert; parents, Horace and Sabra (Wright) Thompson; sisters, Janetta Ermert and Willie Thompson; brother, Nobel Thompson; and son-in-law, George Patterson.

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church General Fund, 701 W 3rd St., Corning, AR 72422.

Visitation will be held Thursday August 3, 2023 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 1 p.m. with Rev. Bart Baker officiating. Burial will be in Corning Cemetery.

Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome. com