June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023
Another year goes by but you are always with us. Always remembered, always missed.
This website was created in memory of Alice. After a long and hard fought battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer, we lost this wonderful woman on June 24, 2012
Her Obituary appeared in the Washington Post on, Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
Alice's family would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the friendships that you've shared with Alice, and the support that you have given to us during this difficult time.
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June 24, 2022
June 24, 2022
Time goes by, ten years ago you left us but you remain forever in our hearts. You'd be so happy to see and watch your grandchildren grow and so proud of our daughters and the wonderfully caring and loving mothers they've become. You were and are their inspiration. Forever missed.
June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021
Nine years and not a day goes by where you are not on my mind. Wish you were here but I’m learning to lean on you in other ways. You are the best Mom in world… now and forever. I love you! ❤️
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
Missing you so much Mama! I’m here in Bethany, our happy place thinking of you and missing you. Remembering our game nights where we would laugh so hard until that vein in your neck would pop out and we’d all swear we couldn’t breathe from the laughter. Yea, I miss that and so much more.❤️
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
As always, you are "gentle on my mind".
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
Hi sweet Alice. Still miss you from the bottom of my heart. The world’s a mess, but our families are great. David is doing well. So happy that our girls are still “family”. Such peace of mind knowing that they’ll always have each other as will their children. And so it goes.
Rest In Peace my dear friend
Rest In Peace my dear friend
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
It is so difficult to express how I miss you dear friend Alice! All the happy memories of you and many other friends lost from our group are locked in my heart forever. I hope, you all are together again, having fun. Think of you often, your beautiful smile and our happy times together. With love,
July 18, 2019
July 18, 2019
Happy Birthday, Sweetheart.
June 25, 2019
June 25, 2019
How you doing kiddo! I’m sure you know how missed you are. The kids and “babies” are great. I saw them and sweet David a few days ago at a swim meet. They are all so amazing! The great thing is-they are all so close and so supportive of each other. It’s good to know that long after all of us “oldies” are gone, they will all keep each other safe. How special that is.
I miss you-I love you-but want you to know-all is well in Olney.
Rest In Peace dear friend.
Lois
I miss you-I love you-but want you to know-all is well in Olney.
Rest In Peace dear friend.
Lois
June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018
Dear Alice, I miss you a lot and think about you more than often. Your beautiful smile and laughter is etched in my heart forever. ❤️
June 24, 2018
June 24, 2018
Miss you as always. Love you. Proud of the family you loved with all your dear heart. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Lois
Lois
June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017
5 years ago you left us, but I feel you with us everyday. Today we'll honor you at Bonnarubin by raising money to find a cure and surround ourselves with people who love you. Oh how I miss you so...
June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017
Remembering your smile and smart-ass jokes today. Wishing you were here.
Bobbi Snow
Bobbi Snow
August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016
Dear Alice, you were the most beautiful bride I ever saw. Tonight I was thinking about the years we worked together at Peace Corps, we had some terrific times. I miss you and send your family all my love. Mary Ann Carroll
July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016
Happy birthday Mom! We're going to make all your favorite dishes to honor your 70th birthday and toast to you. Miss you everyday.
July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016
Happy 70th Al. I'm sure it would have been a big and memorable party. The grand kids are all growing and coming along nicely. And I'm sure you'd smother baby Alice with love. Peace be with you.
June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016
Still miss you as much today if not more than when you left us four years ago. I wish so much that you were here to play with your grandchildren and help guide us. I could use your wisdom and advice with these crazy kids. Our sweet baby Alice is a constant reminder of you and I thank you for sending her to us. I hope to be half as good of a Mom to my kids as you were to us. I love you forever Mama.
June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016
My dear friend, you are missed always. You live in my heart forever.
June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016
Missing you today and always. I am so sure you are smiling down at your beautiful family and so proud at all they have accomplished! love you...xoxoxo
June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016
I can't believe it has been four years, Alice, since we all had to say our goodbyes to you. I know you are smiling every day watching your girls keep your legacy going with Alice's Angels. They truly are your Angels and are inspirations, just like you. Lots of love Alice, today and always. Emily
June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
I think of you everyday Alice Rao Lassiter. I have so many times that I need your Perfect Advice. Girl's weekend is always just a little off since you left. Thanks for all you shared with us. Someday, we will meet again!
June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
She gave us warmth, love, wisdom and happy days. All that still abides as do the beautiful memories.
June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
Always missed. Her memories warm my heart forever.
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
I see Alice every day smiling at me from the picture on my bureau. We are raising a toast to the millennium new year, one of many toasts in our long friendship. I raise a toast to her now and remember her wisdom and laughter.
love,
Lucile
love,
Lucile
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
I can not believe that it has been two years since you left us because your absence is still felt deep down in heart. memories of your smiling face with a twinkle in your eyes, always warms me up. Miss you my friend.
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
Alice,
I miss you every day! It is crazy how much I see you in your girls and grandchildren.. Your beauty, happiness ,and spirit truly lives on in all of them. Love you so much. xoxoxox
I miss you every day! It is crazy how much I see you in your girls and grandchildren.. Your beauty, happiness ,and spirit truly lives on in all of them. Love you so much. xoxoxox
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
Mom, I miss you today and always. But on my hardest days, when I feel down and wish you were there to talk to, I need only look at Juliet, Scarlett and Graham and happily see you in the faces of my children.
Celeste, Dad and I are committed to finishing your fight, and you've inspired us to create Alice's Angels in your honor. We know you're there fighting right along with us.
xoxo
Celeste, Dad and I are committed to finishing your fight, and you've inspired us to create Alice's Angels in your honor. We know you're there fighting right along with us.
xoxo
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
Mama,
Today's no different…I miss you today just like I do every other day. I miss calling you to talk about nothing. I miss telling you about the latest thing Jack and Cole did. I miss our walks. I miss you at the beach. I miss you everywhere. As they say, time is a healer and it seems like it's worked it's magic on me. The intense pain I thought would never go away has dulled and happiness has returned, just as it should. I feel you with me all the time and those butterflies are a constant reminder of your presence. Like your doctor said to me in the hospital. "No one loves you like your Mom does." Oh how true. I love you Mama.
Today's no different…I miss you today just like I do every other day. I miss calling you to talk about nothing. I miss telling you about the latest thing Jack and Cole did. I miss our walks. I miss you at the beach. I miss you everywhere. As they say, time is a healer and it seems like it's worked it's magic on me. The intense pain I thought would never go away has dulled and happiness has returned, just as it should. I feel you with me all the time and those butterflies are a constant reminder of your presence. Like your doctor said to me in the hospital. "No one loves you like your Mom does." Oh how true. I love you Mama.
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
Your chimes announce your presence over the Alice Lassiter Memorial garden at the river. Now there are established perennials of peonies, dahlias and various annuals that seem to just appear. The tulips have been taken to you I believe by tenacious squirrels. The dogwood guards over the garden and makes me smile when I hear the chimes. So many memories of your wisdom, laughter, joy in the ordinary.
I miss you especially on these weekends when "Girls Weekend" should be in our lives with you with us.
Chime on.
Bobbi Snow
I miss you especially on these weekends when "Girls Weekend" should be in our lives with you with us.
Chime on.
Bobbi Snow
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
This day is hard but the memories are easy and wonderful. Memories and love for Alice are replete with lessons, humor and understanding. Her kind intelligence left us all richer and infinitely better. With love to you all. Cathie
July 19, 2013
July 19, 2013
Miss you Alice.
June 25, 2013
June 25, 2013
Alice, your loving spirit continues to guide us. You are sorely missed and deeply appreciated. The legacy of your many kind gestures and deeds will light the way for your family and your many friends. Hugs aboud. Steve
July 19, 2012
July 19, 2012
Alice: Every day we look at each other and realize how much we miss you. Your passing left a void in our lives that can never be replaced. Happy birthday.
July 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
Happy Birthday dear friend. You are always in my heart. I love you!
July 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
Dear Alice, I remain eternally grateful for your wisdom, your understanding and your friendship. I benefit every day from knowing you and celebrate the day that you entered the world. Love, Cathie
July 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
My dear, sweet Alice,
66 years ago today you graced the world with your entry and just 24 days ago you made your exit. The time in between, though not enough, was a blessing to all you touched. 40 of those years we shared together and I will treasure them to my dying day. You have been the sunshine of my life. Happy Birthday. I love you.
66 years ago today you graced the world with your entry and just 24 days ago you made your exit. The time in between, though not enough, was a blessing to all you touched. 40 of those years we shared together and I will treasure them to my dying day. You have been the sunshine of my life. Happy Birthday. I love you.
July 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
Happy birthday Mama. I know you are with me everyday, but I still miss you terribly. I love you forever.
July 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
Happy Birthday Alice! I love you so much. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you... xoxoxo
July 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
Happy Birthday Alice. I hope that you are resting peacefully and looking down at your family and friends and smiling. Love, Emily
July 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
Happy Birthday Alice. Miss you everyday.
July 15, 2012
July 15, 2012
I will never forget her beautiful smile with a twinkle in her eyes. She was a wonderful friend and I will miss her and our fun luncheons together. When she talked about her family, she was beaming with joy and pride. I wish you all, her family, strength and peace to deal with this loss. My dear friend Alice, I will miss you but you and your treasured memories will live in my heart forever.
July 1, 2012
July 1, 2012
My life will forever be changed from knowing Alice and the Lassiter Family. She is an inspiration to me. I will wake up every day and think of how to be a better wife, a better mom and a better friend, like Alice was to everyone she knew. She leaves behind an amazing legacy with her beautiful girls, who I am so lucky to be able to call my friends. I will miss Alice dearly. Xoxo.
June 29, 2012
June 29, 2012
David said that "… my dear, sweet Alice went peacefully into the long goodnight at 11:20 this morning."
We wept. We pined for this not to be. Then we wept again. We want to reach out and take David's hand, and Christine's, and Celeste's. We want to say we understand. But quite honestly, we don't. Your wife and mother was one of the finest people we have ever known. She was dear and she was
We wept. We pined for this not to be. Then we wept again. We want to reach out and take David's hand, and Christine's, and Celeste's. We want to say we understand. But quite honestly, we don't. Your wife and mother was one of the finest people we have ever known. She was dear and she was
June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
There was an essential warmth and comfort, a sweetness, about Alice Rao Lassiter that is difficult to capture in words. She was always easy to engage, always interested in others and I always had the feeling that I was dealing with family more than just a friend. She was lovely and loved by all.
June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
I remember the first time we met her and David we talked about how small our family was. Then she said now we will part of their family so now Mike and I have not only lost a friend but also a family member.
I hope to see you in heaven.
Cheryl and Michael
I hope to see you in heaven.
Cheryl and Michael
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June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023
Another year goes by but you are always with us. Always remembered, always missed.
June 24, 2022
June 24, 2022
Time goes by, ten years ago you left us but you remain forever in our hearts. You'd be so happy to see and watch your grandchildren grow and so proud of our daughters and the wonderfully caring and loving mothers they've become. You were and are their inspiration. Forever missed.
June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021
Nine years and not a day goes by where you are not on my mind. Wish you were here but I’m learning to lean on you in other ways. You are the best Mom in world… now and forever. I love you! ❤️
Gallery
Our annual porch photo at the beach house - 2011
Christines engagement party
This photo sums it all up ❤️
My wedding day 2008
My 30th birthday 2009
Christmas week (?) in the Keys - sweet time
Juliet graduated 5th grade! It was a year like no other, and nothing was as expected...but you would have been so proud!
Those ridiculous hats you bought are still getting good use!
Recent stories
You’re memory is strong
June 24, 2019
Seven years seems impossible. But you are still such a presence in our lives.
Scarlett loves to draw and paint, just like you. And she’s always helping others something else she obviously got from you ❤️
Juliet has your boundless curiosity...plus her willfulness (aka stubbornness) is obviously payback for what I put you through
And Graham is just love and sweetness personified. You would love his hugs and cuddles. he asks about you often.
I miss you everyday, but seeing you in the eyes of my children makes my heart so happy.
Love you Mom
Your legacy
June 26, 2018
We celebrated you as usual at the beach this week. Three out of four of these girls are named after you. Oh how we love and miss you so. Pictured:Juliet Alise, Scarlett Grace, Sloan Elise and Alice Anne.
Best Friends Forever
June 28, 2017
by Mary Cooke
Best friends forever.