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Alice Carol Housman, 79

August 31, 2023

Alice Carol Housman, age 79, of Lancaster passed away on August 31, 2023. Born and raised in Lancaster, Alice was the daughter of the late Donald W. and Dorothy I. (Yeager) Abramson. She was the devoted wife of the late James S. Housman.

Alice worked for the VFW for over 20 years, at Post 1463 Lititz and most recently at Post 2435 Columbia. When she wasn’t working or following weekly Nascar races, she enjoyed putting together puzzles, gardening, and cooking. Her most precious time was spent with her children and grandchildren whom she cherished greatly.

Alice is survived by her children: Davetta A. Housman of East Petersburg, James D. Housman (husband of Michele) of Wilmington, DE and Sherry A. Enoches (wife of Russ) of Dover, DE as well as her grandchildren Dylan and Tyler Housman.

In addition to her husband and parents, Alice is preceded in death by her sister Eileen Floyd.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday September 6, 2023 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. 17543 from 1pm to 2pm with a service to begin at 2pm. Burial to follow at East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

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September 06, 2023

Davetta, Jimmy and Sherry,
Was very sad that Carl and I were not able to see your Mother and my very best friend before her passing.  We will surely miss her and all the fond memories we shared together.  Our children were blessed to have known her as well and each has asked me to convey their condolances.  Chad Johnson, my son was in the mountains with his Father and my Daughter, Christie Diller (Ernst) was unable to attend. We were blessed by Amanda Knouss who spoke on her behalf at the funeral and to see and hug all her children.  Amanda hit the nail on the head in sharing such insite  about Alice and we kept saying Amen, Amen Amen.  My children and Carl’s son Ralph will also remember her.  We would take the kids to Roller Skate at Overlook while we played cards or games on Friday nights when we were soo young and even wore our pajamas to each others houses so we could stay up late and then head home.  We may not have been rich but we made the greatest fun with the richness of life together.  Love and Blessings to all of you as you move forward with your lives!
Carole and Carl Ernst

September 03, 2023

Davetta, Jimmy, and Sherry, 
 
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that peace will find you through fond memories with your mom! Those boat days with her baked beans… great memories that bring the best smiles. 
Sending love to you all. 
Lori Scifers

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Wednesday, September 06, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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