ALLRED, Alice

Alice Allred
1947 – 2025
Surrounded by a loving family and the amazing care givers at the Taber Hospital, Alice Melind Allred (née Douglas), passed from this life to finally be reunited with her late husband Carl Gary Allred on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the age of 77 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 29, 2025 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday, May 30, 2025 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. The Burial Service will be held at the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond at 2:30 P.M.  Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Alice’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Friday, May 30, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Alice is survived by her two sons and their families Gary (Charlotte) Allred of Taber and their  daughters Mackenzie Melind Allred (Trevor Feist) and their child Rebel Melind, Prairie (Dylan) Neufeld and their children Kyden, Hazel and Wrenlee, Abbey Allred (Troy Weston) and Daisy Allred (Brandan Brazzoni); Heath (Shareen) Allred of Springville, Utah and their children Angela Allred, Ashlyn (Moroni) Black and their child Imoen, and Nathan Allred. She is also survived by her brother Kent (Crystal) Douglas; sister Kim (Rick) Balazs; brother-in-law Bruce Heggie.
She was predeceased by her husband Gary Allred; twin sister Dallas Heggie; parents Barbara Christian and Milo Douglas.
Alice entered this life as an identical twin on May 30, 1947 in Milk River. Alice (aka Good heart and Gammie) brought light and laughter to every room she entered and left a pink sparkle everywhere she went.
Having patterned her life after the teachings and example of her Saviour, Alice had a fierce love of family that influenced every thought and action in her life.  Her family was her most prized blessing. Tradition and heritage is something she prepared to leave behind for all her posterity to carry with them for generations to come. Whether it be a recipe, jewelry, something handmade, Alice painstakingly gathered and labelled treasures for all she would leave behind someday.
Alice learned many skills under the loving hands of her mother and grandmother, but was always eager to learn something new and in turn to share with and teach others.
Her greatest joy was in the rumbling chaos and laughter of her family, the many gatherings of us all and the extras we would bring into our fold. Gammie sat quietly in her chair smiling adoringly at fruits  of her labour.
Alice will be painfully missed by all who were touched by her smile and laughter, her tough fighting spirit and her absolute joy in the beauty that surrounded her. She will be treasured through all the memories and gifts she has left  behind and in every lady bug that crosses your path.
An extended thank you to all the healthcare workers who respectfully cared for Alice these last few years, as well as to Susie.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.