Alice Marie Smith (nee Hicks), age 90, of Portage, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at Northwest Health, Porter.  She was born at home in New Carlisle, Indiana on May 27, 1931 to the late H. Clair and Adeline Jane (nee Hall) Hicks.  She spent her youth working hard on the family farm during the lean years and World War II.  She met Edgar Smith, a returning serviceman from Rolling Prairie, Indiana.  The two were married October 10, 1959.  The couple had three children: Dale, Donald, and Donna. They lived in LaPorte for several years before moving to Portage in the early 1960s.  Alice was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church of Lake Station for many years.  She was very involved in the community volunteering with Portage Little League, Portage Music Boosters, Pop Warner, and with the PTO.  Alice enjoyed watching cooking shows and game shows, such as Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and The Price is Right.  She passed the time doing word searches, puzzles, and coloring.  Most of all she loved her two grandchildren, Hannah & Carson, that she was so proud of.

She is survived by her children, Dale E. Smith, Donald E. (Stacy) Smith, Donna M. Smith all of Portage; and grandchildren, Hannah and Carson Smith.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Edgar G. Smith in 2003; brothers, Herbert Hicks and Alfred Hicks; and best friend and sister of the heart, Norma Lawless.

Memorial contributions may be made in Alice's name to the Humane Society of Hobart, 2054 IN-130, Hobart, IN 46342.

Funeral service will take place Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave. Portage, IN 46368.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Ridgelawn Cemetery, 4401 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408.  Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 4-8 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel.  For more information, call 219-762-3013.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes .