Mary Alice M. Wells

Mary Alice M Wells, 94, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away September 30, 2022.

She was born in New York City, NY June 21, 1928 to the late Patrick and Catherine Murphy.

Mary Alice grew up in Esopus, NY and was a graduate of Kingston High School, Kingston, NY, retiree of the NYNEX Telephone Company in NY State (now Verizon), and member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Mid-State Empire Chapter. From 1990 to 1991, she was the Kingston, NY Life Member Club President. She was Project Director for Month of the Wheelchair fund raiser, a member of the Clown Unit ministry to nursing homes and hospitals, teacher of the 911 Call Program for elementary school children, and planner and facilitator for touring trips for local Telephone retirees and associates.

She was uniform coordinator and member of booster club for the Kingston Indians Drum and Bugle Corps, Eucharistic Minister and member of Altar Rosary Society at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, volunteer Sexton at St. Joseph’s Mission Church, volunteer at Kingston Hospital and Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and life member of Sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, all in Kingston, NY.

She was a Eucharistic Minister, Greeter, and member of the Arimatheans at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, volunteer at ShorePoint Health (formerly St. Joseph’s Hospital) and Signature Healthcare of Port Charlotte, and former member of the Port Charlotte Irish-American Club, all in Port Charlotte, FL.

She is survived by her children; Peter Michael Wells, Maureen Ann Wells Antaya and; brother; Daniel Murphy, sister; Patricia Schmidt; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by her husband Rudolph M. (Pete) Wells of 69 years and; brothers; Bernard McBride and Richard McBride, and sister; Kathleen Alton.

A visitation for Mary Alice will be held Monday, October 17, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 2405 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2500 Easy St, Port Charlotte, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. A committal service will occur Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kayspongerpc.com for the Wells family.