Alice M. Waite, age 73, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born August 6, 1945 in Lansing the daughter of Melvin A. Sr. and Lila E. (Baker) Yarrington. Alice married Lyle E. Waite on September 2, 1961 at the First Baptist Church in Big Rapids; they made their home in Sand Lake for over 30 years. Alice worked at various jobs throughout her life; her last employment was with the State of Michigan. Alice is survived by her four sisters; Gerri Wheeler of Big Rapids, Eleanor Spedowski of Big Rapids, Grace Kitelinger of Grant Center, Shirley Holmes of Paris; sister-in-law, Lena Yarrington of Paris; brother-in-law, Henry Waite of Pierson and over 100 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lyle in 2015, five sisters; Betty Lundsted, Velma Keckler, Agnes Waite, Hattie Smith and three brothers, Halla Wheeler, Melvin Yarrington Jr., Charles Yarrington. Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor David Westover officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Private burial will be at Fairview Cemetery near Stanwood. Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Saturday, June 22, 2019 11:00 AM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307