Alice Amelia (Zenter) West

Alice Amelia Zenter West, 91, of Center, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in Center, Texas.  She was born on June 14, 1933, in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, to the late John Frederick Zenter and Fannie Spruill Zenter.

Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home, with Bro. Harold Hanson and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1PM at Mangum Funeral Home.  

Alice was born the third child of schoolteachers, John Frederick and Fannie Spruill Zenter, on a farm in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. The family moved several times during her life, and she graduated from high school in Grand Cane, Louisiana, in May of 1951. In September of that year, she enrolled in what was then Northwestern State College, now Northwestern State University at Natchitoches. The fall of 1953 she met, Tommy West, who was enrolled at the same college. A two-year courtship resulted in marriage in January 1955 in the Baptist Student Union Chapel located on campus. She continued her education until she graduated in 1955.

They had four boys, Ronald, Danny, Troy and Kerry. Alice and Tommy moved to Louisiana for nine years, then returned to Center in 1969 to make their home for the last 55 years.

Alice loved the Lord and served many years through First Baptist Church Center. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She also spent many hours playing the piano.

She is survived by her sons,

Ronnie West and wife Connie

Danny West and wife Susan

Troy West and wife Kim

Kerry West and wife Florence

Grandchildren,

Joshua West and wife Kayla

Caleb West

Luke West

Rebekah West Cummings

Shane West and wife Micah

Clint West and wife Norma

Faith West Williams and husband Aaron

Jakeh West and wife Mary

Hope West Sowell and husband Cody

Chase West and wife Gabby

Bethany West

19 Great-Grandchildren

Numerous nieces and nephews

Alice is preceded in death by her loving husband, Tommy West; parents, John and Fannie Zenter; brother John Zenter; sister, Sue Moore; grandson, Cody Josiah West; great granddaughter, Shiloh May West.

Pallbearers serving will be Chase West, Shane West, Josh West, Clint West, Stan Moore, and Cody Sowell.

The family thanks Sister Care Services for all their loving care. Words cannot express the love that was given to Alice by each of her caretakers. Special thanks to Ruby Gaddis. We are so blessed, and our hearts are full.