Mrs. Colene Simmons McAlister
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Mrs. Colene Simmons McAlister

  • April 23, 1942 - January 4, 2012
  • Easley, South Carolina
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“I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: TINA HAYNES BEARDEN - PICKENS, SC

“We did not know Colene personally, but wish to express our condolences to 3 of her siblings dear to us; Jean Cox, Carol Plumly & Hal Simmons. May...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Rosemary Reed - Taylors

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. may God grant you peace. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: ken raines - easley , SC

“"Let not your heart be troubled ... In My Father's house are many mansions;if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you....Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Susan Tolbert - Powdersville, SC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. She was magnificent and the Lord is rejoicing in having her home. Much Love, Danielle...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Danielle Parker - Greenville, SC

“Allen, David, Mike and Family, My sympathies go out to you and your family. Your mom must have been a wonderful Mother and Lady, She raised some...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Dianne Torres - Greenville, SC

“Dear David, Allen, and Mike, We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your entire family in this time...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Eddie & Becky Griffin - Anderson, SC

“David,Allen and Mike im truly sorry for your lost.But as you know it is a time to rejoice cause mom will have no more pain, hurting are crying. She's...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: DESICA WOODRUFF - GREENVILLE , SC

“David, Mike, and Allen my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you the comfort...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Sherri Mahlstedt - Simpsonville, SC

“You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God wrap his arms around all of you and give you comfort. Love, Joey, Melissa...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Melissa Aiken - pickens, SC


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Colene S. McAlister
Easley, SC

Colene Simmons McAlister, 69, of 211 S. 8th Street, passed away Wednesday, January 04, 2012 at her home.

Born in Dacusville, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Furman Simmons and Clara trotter Simmons.

Mrs. McAlister was a member of West End Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Charles R. McAlister of the home; five sons, David, Allen, Mike and Benjamin all of Easley, and Brian of West Virginia; eighteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Holder, Carol Plumly and Jean Cox; and two brothers, Curtis Simmons and Hal Simmons.

Funeral services to honor Mrs. McAlister's life will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at the funeral home.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.

The family will be at the home.

DILLARD FUNERAL HOME