Alice Parkhurst

Alice Louise Parkhurst, age 67, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Alice was born in Anderson on May 24, 1956, to Henry DeBueler and Mary Jane (Parnell) Wilson.

Alice was a hard worker and worked for many years in various fields. She began working when she was just 13 years old detasseling corn during the summer. She was employed at nursing homes, at the Red Gold canning factory, and for Little Lake Industries. She worked in the dietary department at the Alexandria Care Center as a head cook. Alice then decided to make a career change and became a long-haul truck driver. For 20 years she drove coast to coast across the continental 48 states, and also to Canada and Mexico on dedicated routes. Alice received numerous safe driving awards. After traveling the nation Alice then decided to get off of the road and went to work for Elsa, where she was employed for 15 years. She worked as a welder for 14 years and was mentioned several times in Elsa newsletters for her welding skills. Alice was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church where she formerly worked in the nursery. She enjoyed camping, coloring in adult coloring books, sewing quilts for her family and friends, and crocheting. She was a creative person and enjoyed creating her projects. She loved music whether it was country, old-time rock-n-roll, or oldies. Mostly Alice loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She said they made her life complete.

Alice is survived by her mother, Mary Jane Wilson of Elwood; two sons, Lonnie C. (Janet) Peek of Marion and Shawn E. Peek of Elwood; grandchildren, Christalynn and husband Daniel, Mitchell, Charles, Ashli, Kayden, Bentlee, and Rhys; great-grandchildren, Nova, Evelyn, Leann, Oliver, and Adeline; sisters, Roseanna Hinchman, Dana Wheatly, Kathy Contreras, and Lori Baier; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Alice said she had very few special-best friends, but said that Teresa Schaefer, Vallerie Gilley, and Kim Appel were always there when she needed them. She wanted them to know that she loved them and her family dearly. Alice treasured her friends and family. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Alice was preceded in death by her father, Henry DeBueler; her father who raised her, Gilbert Wilson; husband, Thomas Parkhurst; daughter, Jerri Rittenhouse; grandson, Zackary Heater; and grandparents, John and Edna Parnell.

Visitation will be Friday, February 9, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana.Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, February 9, 2024, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana with Rev. Rodney Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Elwood City Cemetery.

Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com