Alice Virginia Azalea Wheeler, age 93, passed away on April 28, 2023, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Alice was born on May 29, 1929, in Hugo, Oklahoma to Liga Gilbert Burton and Della May Babcock-Burton. She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Dewey W. Wheeler; sisters, Oleta Jones and Vera McClure; and daughter, Barbara Allen

Alice grew up in the Messer area where she met and fell in love with her childhood sweetheart, Dewey Wheeler. They married on February 25, 1946, in Paris, Texas. Together they had two sons and a daughter. They spent their early years in the Hugo area and West Texas before settling down in Rattan, Ok. Alice was a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother. She loved her family and enjoyed taking care of them. Everyone loved gathering at her home to enjoy home cooked meals and the best sweet tea. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzle books, reading, and tending to her rose bushes. However, she is best known in her role as "Nana". She made a huge impact on all her grandchildren. She was never too busy to play games, watch movies, and teach them about Jesus. Above all else, Alice loved the Lord and read her Bible often. She will be so deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Alice is survived by her loving family; sons, Jerry Wheeler and Donny Wheeler; son-in-law, Terry Allen; sister, Lavella Robison; grandchildren, Jodie Allen, Darrell Allen, Lisa Allen-Wallace, Christina Jones, Janet Irvin, Vicky Jones, Heather Wheeler, and Stacey Wheeler; 16 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; along with a host of other friends, family, and loved ones.