The Alford family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Israel Dean “Deanie” Alford, who departed for his heavenly home on November 7, 2024, at the age of 78, following a courageous battle with illness. Deanie was born on June 1, 1946, in Clearview, OK. As the third of his parents seven children, he was a radiant presence—a true light in the family and the life of every gathering.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, cherished by his beloved wife, Norma Alford; his sister, Beverly Alford-Allen; three daughters, LaVonda Alford, Kitsa Smiles, and Thersa Smiles; three sons, Carl Morrison (Tina), Alton Waite, Donte Smiles (Teresa); 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a large family of cousins and dear friends.
Celebration of Life:
Saturday, November 23, 2024
1:00pm
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
1625 N. Madison
Wichita, KS 67214
Internment:
Maple Grove Cemetery
1000 N. Hillside Street
Wichita, KS 67215
Please continue to pray for the family as they go through this difficult time.
Israel Dean Alford is the son of Vernon “Gutchey” Alford & Ida Lee Shaffer-Alford; and grandson of Lafayette “Fate” Alford & Virginia “Jennie” Avance-Alford.
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