Alice Whitacre, age 72, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland. Alice was born October 7, 1951, in Jay County, the daughter of Ralph and Catherine (Heniscey) Bennett. Alice worked for Marsh and Lobills in Portland and was also a manager for Heather Park Apartments in Portland. Alice loved playing bingo, reading, coloring, crocheting, and she deeply loved her family and loved to help anyone in need. Alice attended The Rock Church. She married William Whitacre on September 7, 1968 and he passed away in 2010.Survivors include:Her daughter: Tonya Whitacre – Portland, IndianaHer son: Michael Whitacre – Fort Wayne, IndianaHer sister: Becci Green (husband Gail) – Portland, Indiana4 grandchildren: Stasha Whitacre, Tianna Watson, Dyllon Whitacre and Megan France10 great-grandchildren: Savanna Whitacre, Michael Sell, Brooklyn Sell, Jaylynn Bragg, Chase Bragg, Joshua Norris, Macie Norris, Oaklen Norris, Addi Ward and Brinley Ward.Several nieces,...
