Alice McKee 91, Caulfield, MO, passed peacefully with her family by her side on June 24,2024.  Alice McKee was born in Gilcrest, CO on 5-3-1933.  She was the youngest of five children.  A memorial service for Alice will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel, Gainesville, MO. Officiating will be Mike Heston and Wayne Stewart. Visitation will be Friday morning from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial will be private.

Alice was a loving & faithful wife of Don McKee for 53 years before his passing in 2007.  Don & Alice were married on June 28, 1953.  She is survived by her three children; J.D. McKee and wife Karen, Suzie Green and husband John; Don "Buzz" McKee JR;  ten grandchildren, Justin, Jason, Jeremy, Casey, Ty, Lance, Colby, Drew, Dustin, Tyler and 19 great- grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Don McKee, parents William & Gladys Belcher & four brothers, Oliver, Tard, Bill, Raymond, and two grandsons Colby & Lance.

Alice & Don formed the 77 Ranch Rodeo company and traveled several states putting on professional rodeos. They were members of the IPRA, ARA, ACA, and put on many college rodeos. In 1985 they sold the rodeo business and raised black angus cattle on the ranch.

Alice was known for her warm, loving & genuine personality who made everyone feel welcome & loved.  She had an infectious smile & laugh & the room lit up when she entered.

For many years she was a rodeo secretary, worked as an Ozark County election judge & the ladies extension.  She was a devout Christian & a long time active member of Fowler Chapel, where she served as treasurer.  She also served as treasurer for the Marshal Cemetery.  She loved attending her grandchildren & great grandchildren's ballgames, rodeos & school functions.  She enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, ice skating, eating ice cream and always had funny quotes.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marshall Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.