Alice Ruth Mellinger Kinser, 88, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away December 23, 2015. The daughter of Arthur Samuel Mellinger and Ella Crisman Mellinger, Alice was born July 8, 1927 in Jamestown, Indiana.

Alice was a 1945 graduate of Ben Davis High School. She was a homemaker and expert cook and seamstress. She especially enjoyed making prom and wedding dresses. She was devoted to her family, always willing to help out whether for parents, children or grandchildren. She was a member of the Honey Creek United Methodist Church. She was also active in the Girl Scouts and the Parent Teacher Organization at Whiteland.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William D. "Bill" Kinser. Survivors include son, Arthur "Butch" Kinser of Clark County, Ohio; daughters, Pam (Bob) Michel of Fort Wayne, Linda Nicholls of Hoopeston, Illinois and Judy (Scott) Odom of Anderson; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Alice was preceded in death by brothers, Robert, George, Russell and Walter Melllinger and sister, Mary Bonner.

Funeral services 1:00 p.m. December 29, 2015 in Wright Chapel at the Franklin United Methodist Community - 1070 West Jefferson Street, Franklin, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood.

Contributions may be made to Honey Creek United Methodist Church - 2722 South Honey Creek Road Greenwood, IN 46143 or to Special Olympics - 6200 Technology Center Drive #105 Indianapolis, IN 46278.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood, entrusted with arrangements.