Alice Julia Wilkins Forrester, 90, passed away October 23, 2018.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Arthur and Arie Wilkins.  She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Richard Edgar Forrester, Sr. and brothers, Arthur S. Wilkins and James W. Wilkins.  Alice drove a school bus for Suffolk Public Schools for 12 years.  She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, teaching First Aid and CPR for numerous years.  She was a member of the Suffolk Church of God of Prophecy for over 40 years and before that a member of Bethlehem Christian Church for years.

Alice is survived by her children and their spouses, Richard "Ricky" E. Forrester, Jr. (Nancy), Arthur "Art" C. Forrester, Sr. (Patricia), Alice Beaton (Jerry), Neal A. Forrester (Trudy), Holly L. Forrester (Tim); grandchildren and their spouses, Amy (Luke), Kristin, Carson (Leslie), Leah, Stephanie, Jacob, and Noah; great grandchildren, Ben, Ethan, Emily, Jenna, Millie, Nix, and Bella; brother, Charles "Jeter" Wilkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Ben Fulton and Rev. Matt Winters officiating.  Friends may join the family for a time of visitation Thursday night from 7-8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Tidewater Walk to End Alzheimer's "Team Richard" or to the Suffolk Church of God of Prophecy.  Although she didn't have Alzheimer's she was a Grand Champion Fundraiser in memory of her husband.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.