In Remembrance Of
Alice Young
Alice Young, 78, of Gladstone, MO passed away, September 27, 2021.
She was born on March 9, 1943 to Randall Earl and Sophia Ganel (Quinn) Thornton in Marshall, MO. Alice graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1961. She then attended Southwest Missouri State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in English.
On June 12, 1965, she was united in marriage to William Leroy Young. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone, MO where they made their home.
Alice was a Supervisor at Jackson County Welfare Department, and Alice and Bill owned and operated a painting company. For the last 30 years, Alice was a real estate agent in the Kansas City area.
Alice and Bill spent most of their life in the Nazarene Church and were involved in the Layman’s League and Marriage Enrichment Ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Donald Thornton; sister, Janie Pickard; and her twin children, Steven Christopher and Lisa Diane.
Alice is survived by her husband, Bill; son, Jeff (Amy) Young; grandsons, Campbell, Denton, and Brody; sister, Donna (Ron) Harris; brother, Randy (Debbie) Thornton; brother-in-law, Wick Pickard; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
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Diane Scott
Thank you Lord for sharing Alice with us as long as you did. Please give her a hug for us.
JoMarie Armilio
Bill, I am so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. I know God has a special place for her, she is a beautiful lady inside and out. My deepest condolences, JoMarie Armilio
Shirley Fuller
Bill and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Alice! I just saw this on MLS!! She was such a beautiful lady inside and out!!
I will always remember her kindness and always enjoyed visiting with you all when I was in the office. God gained another bright star.
God Bless –
Shirley Fuller
Shirley Howard
Bill, I am so sorry to hear about Alice. Just read the obituary today. I would have come to her funeral if I had known sooner. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Debbie Bivens Bellmann
I am so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. She and Bill have held a special place in my heart for many, many years. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and the rest of the family. Words cannot express the heartfelt sadness that I feel for us all.
Linda Cone
Bill, Jeff and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you as you prepare to say your final goodbyes on earth tomorrow. You have been friends, lovers, partners in business and life. How difficult it must be. Even tho your faith is strong and you know you will see each other again, life on earth will be different without Alice. We will be hinking of you and asking the Lord to provide comfort and strength. With Sympathy, Linda and Marlin Cone
Darlene Cook
So sorry to hear this…I remember Alice as a great lady and realtor. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and all the family.
Marlo Howard
So sorry to hear of Alice passing. My prayers of sympathy to Bill and family. “We are all in God’s “Waiting Room”.
Joe and Judy Roetheli
It is with deep sorrow that we learned of Alice going on to meet our Lord. I believe she is on a better place and is rejoicing in the presence of our Lord. May God bless Bill and the family left here to carry on!
With Love, Judy
Mike and Lorie Weber
Alice and I were college roommates at Springfield MO; both of us had birthdays on March 9 and celebrated our birthdays together for 50 years. We went through the death of children at birth together – she and Bill their twins and Mike and I our son. Bill and Mike were in college at Warrensburg. Through Alice’s letters to Bill and his to her, sharing them together in college, he mentioned a Mike Weber. I told Alice I knew a Mike Weber, and Bill found out Mike had a car. Alice and Bill were engaged at that time. He suggested Mike drive him to Springfield and we double date for a homecoming. That happened and then they started making those Springfield trips every 2-3 weeks. Mike and I were married in June 1964 and Alice and Bill a year later in June 1965. God was there for us through many trials, joys, and blessings and we had a friendship many never experience. I will miss celebrating our birthdays together March 2022, Alice, and miss your sweet, beautiful self. Tears are flowing. Love you and will miss you more than you’ll ever know. Bill, I am so sorry, but thank you for bringing the 4 of us together.
Gordon Williams
Thinking of YOU & Family, as YOU know JESUS is with YOU , God Bless ALL.
Terry Durand
Alice was a wonderful friend and co-worker. She was such a lady, always polite and considerate of others. I enjoyed the many times we spent together working at Reece Nichols Kansas City North. Sending my prayers to Bill and the family. Sincerely, Terry Durand (Beep)
Mary Richards
Alice was such a bright light in our office. So sorry for your loss. Hugs!
Jan and Dan Riley
Heaven has gained a saint! We will miss Alice and her beautiful, positive spirit. Our prayers are with Bill, Jeff and the rest of the family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you.