Alice Faye Sigrest Oliphant, age 85, of McComb, MS, entered the presence of the Lord on June 8, 2026, while surrounded by loved ones. We give thanks to God for a life well lived and take comfort in the promise of everlasting life through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Alice was born on June 29, 1940, in Hillsboro, MS to Marquain and Eula Waggoner Sigrest. She grew up in rural Scott County surrounded by many loving family members who had a strong influence on her life. She grew especially close to her beloved Aunt Lodena after the passing of her mother. She heard the Gospel at Clifton Baptist Church where she also married her high school sweetheart, Tersie Willis Oliphant, in 1962. They lived in Philadelphia, MS before moving to McComb to open a Fred’s Dollar Store in 1969.

She was active at Central Baptist Church for many years where she faithfully sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, GAs, and Vacation Bible School. She always ensured that her children were in church, and we are thankful. Her favorite verse was Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

In recent years, Alice and Tersie became members of New Heights Baptist Church in Summit.

Outside of church, she was affectionately known as “Mrs. O” to her employees and customers at Fred’s. She and Tersie enjoyed camping and traveling in their free time.

Though we mourn her passing, we rejoice in the assurance of God’s promise: “…to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8).

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Tersie W. Oliphant, her children Craig (Stacy), Vicky (Jeff) Henson, her grandchildren Rachel (James) King, Stephen Oliphant, Laura Oliphant, Eric (Tiffany) Henson, Gracie (Caleb) Seale, and her five great grandchildren, Freddy Henson, Walter King, Ivan King, Benjamin Seale, and Lenora Seale. She is also survived by her sister Jacqueline Noel and brother Billy Ray (Ann) Sigrest, many nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law Carl Oliphant. She was preceded in death by her parents Marquain and Eula Sigrest and her brother-in-law Robert Noel.

The family would like to thank the staff of Camellia Estates and The Claiborn for their loving care during the last few years.

Funeral services will be at Catchings-Sharkey funeral home in Summit, MS on Friday, June 12, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at Pike Memorial Gardens in McComb, Ms. Dr. David Millican will officiate.