Alice Harries Fletcher

October 28, 1919 - June 11, 2014

Age 94 of Juno Beach, FL, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was born in Buffalo, NY, to the late William E. and Carolyn B. Harries on October 28, 1919. She graduated from Laffette High School in 1938 and Miami University of Ohio in 1942 and was an active member of Chi Omega for over 60 years. Alice worked as a dietitian at the Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo before marrying Dr. Richard S. Fletcher in 1944. After raising her family in Buffalo and upon retirement they moved to Jupiter, Florida where she and Dick enjoyed a marriage of 56 years until Dick's passing in 2000. Alice moved to Juno Beach and enjoyed an active life playing tennis and golf well into her eighties, often having to find younger players to challenge. Alice was an accomplished artist, participating in numerous shows and commissions. She always had a positive attitude and was seen by all as happy, energetic and outgoing. Alice is survived by her son, Dr. David B. Fletcher (Wanda) of Newport News, VA and a daughter, Dr. Joanne L. Fletcher of Richmond, VA. She had two grandchildren, Rachel C. McKinley (Ben) and Emily F. Delahunty (Alan) and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Chloe McKinley. Special thanks goes to Dr. Catherine Drourr, her caregiving "angels" of Horizon Care and Hospice of West Palm Beach. Donations in remembrance of Alice can be made to Hospice of WPB, the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice. There are no services scheduled at this time.