Alice Faye (Fitzmorris) Walsh

Alice Faye (Fitzmorris) Walsh passed peacefully at home on Sunday, November 22, 2009 with her family near her. Alice was born December 2, 1921 in Fredonia, Kansas. She attended Tenpenny School, a one-room school house, through the eighth grade. She graduated from Fredonia High School, then business Prep School in Wichita, Kansas. Later she was employed as a TWA Hostess where she met her pilot husband, William J. Walsh. They were married April 19, 1947 at Sacred Heart Church in Fredonia, Kansas. During her marriage she gave birth to three beautiful children: Bill (daughter-in-law, Nora Junod), Diane (son-in-law, Alvin Taylor), and Kathleen (son-in-law, Bill McClure). She was the grandmother, affectionately known as Mimi, of three wonderful grandchildren, Casey, Taylor and Kelly. During the progressive years in the military, she and her family were based around the world including Paris, Athens, the Philippines, Bangkok, and many bases in the United States. Alice was a devoted member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin for 36 years. Her family"s heartfelt thanks go to her wonderful caregivers, Peggy Thompson and Jennifer Carson, who were so kind and dear to her. Every friend and acquaintance remarked on her sweet ways and beautiful smile. Alice was a wonderful wife and a remarkable, caring mother who gave her all to her family. They will love and cherish her always. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Fredonia, Kansas at a later date. Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home is in charge of the Austin arrangements. Timmons Funeral Home is in charge of the Fredonia arrangements. Obituary and guestbooks are available online at www.wcfish.com and www.timmonsfuneralhome.com