Alice A. (Naas) Maloney

Alice A. Maloney, age 84, lifelong resident of Ridgway, died peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017, 2:17 p.m., at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi.  She was born on March 9, 1933 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late John G. and Anna T. (DeVous) Naas.  On January 29, 1955 Alice married Richard Louis Maloney who preceded her in death on December 31, 2014.  Alice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and devoted Christian.  She was a church member of the Equality Christian Center for many years and her faith was evident to everyone she met.  She greeted everyone with her beautiful smile and joyful spirit.  Alice’s passions were taking care of her grandchildren and volunteering at the Southeastern Pregnancy Resource Center assisting pregnant and new moms and their babies.   Alice is survived by her two sons, Kevin and Kay Maloney of Norris City, Michael Maloney of Ridgway; three daughters, Julie and Sonny Shearer of Norris City, Maria Spahr of Ridgway, Angela and Mike Knight of Pawnee; two brothers, Charlie and Pat Naas of Ridgway, Burt and Sue Naas also of Ridgway; many grandchildren and  great grandchildren; special care givers,  Stella Feazel, Mary Jo Redick, Barb Cox, and Carol Smith as well as the many nurses and CNA’s at Wabash Christian.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Shaun R. Maloney; three sisters, Mary Agnes Wargel, Dolores Wargel, Madonna Wesensten; five brothers, Lawrence, Cedric, Jim, Vic, and Greg Naas.  Visitation for Alice will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway.  The Rev. Michael Fields will be officiating with burial at the St. Patrick Cemetery near Ridgway.   The family would also like to thank Deaconess VNA Hospice and Wabash Christian Retirement Center for the wonderful care given to Alice.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wabash Christian Retirement Center Helping Hands,  Southeastern Pregnancy Resource Center or the Alzheimer’s Assn.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.