Alice Avanell Peppers

of Searcy, AR

October 20, 1937 - February 5, 2025

Mrs. Alice Avanell Peppers, resident of Searcy, Arkansas, gained her eternal reward on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in the comfort of her home at the age of 87 while surrounded by her family. Alice was born in West Helena, Arkansas on October 20, 1937, the daughter of John B. Staggs and Katie Bessie (Buckley) Staggs.

Alice and her husband Willie Edward Peppers were united in marriage on August 2, 1955. Mrs. Peppers worked as seamstress, school bus driver, a teacher's aide, and a nurse for over 40 years, and she was a member of Faith Assembly of God where she served as a leader for the Rainbows children's program. She loved her church and her Pastor. She enjoyed sewing, teaching Sunday School, talking and singing about Jesus, leading the women's ministry at her church in West Helena, The Gaither's, caring for others, spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her Razorbacks.

Mrs. Peppers was preceded in death by her parents, John B. Staggs (1971) and Katie Bessie Staggs (1998); her husband Willie Edward Peppers (1993); two brothers, Simon Cyughlin Staggs (2024) and Samuel Prince Beckham ''Bubber'' Staggs (2002); a sister, Gloria May Cline (2008); a daughter, Lisa Kay Henson (2005); and a son, Ronald Dean Peppers (2017).

She is survived by a sister, Blossom La-Gayle Vickers of West Memphis, a daughter, Susan Lanell Blue of the home; three sons, Eric Glen Peppers and wife, Michelle, of Romance, William Edward Peppers and wife, Judy, of Byhalia, MS and Jackie Don Peppers and wife Dianne, of Morrison, IL; a daughter, Sharon Diane Handel and husband Gary, of Rock Falls, IL; 20 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A public visitation will be held at Roller Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, AR on Friday, February 14th from 5pm-7pm. Services will be held at Faith Assembly of God on Hwy 16 in Searcy, AR on Saturday, February 15 at 10 AM. A private graveside service for family will be conducted at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E Race Avenue
Searcy,  AR 72143
2/14/2025 at 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Service
Celebration of Life
Faith Assembly of God
2447 Hwy 16
Searcy,  AR 72143
2/15/2025 at 10:00 AM

Cemetery/Interment
Sunset Memorial Garden
5741 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR 72390
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com