Ora Acre Alsop

Ora Acre Alsop, 93, of Cross Plains passed away at 4:30 pm Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Waters of Dillsboro Manor. She was born near Hazard in Perry County, Kentucky on February 28, 1923 the daughter of Joseph and Mayme Roberts. She was married to Russell Acre and he preceded her in death on December 22, 1970. She later married Porter Alsop and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1995. Survivors include one son David Acre of Cross Plains; two step daughters Reca Dennis of Harrison, Ohio and Pam Sandoze of California; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son Charles Acre, and her brothers Willard and David Roberts. Mrs. Alsop was a former employee of Reliance Electric in Madison and had also worked as a cook at the Silver Bell Nursing Home near Versailles. She enjoyed her family, crocheting, and doing puzzles. Ora was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Dewberry. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14th at 11am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Juan Luna officiating. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery at Dillsboro. Visitation will also be on Wednesday at the church from 9am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Friendship Fire Department in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.