Funeral details for Joan McAlister
Family members described Joan McAlister (66) as “a wonderful lady of strong Christian faith who was always willing to help”.
Ms McAlister was a dedicated member of the Irish Evangelistic Band which carries out Christian outreach work across Ireland.
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Her family said: “She brought the Gospel to the people of Ireland.”
Ms McAlister was the passenger in a car that collided with another vehicle in Co Cavan on Friday evening. The male driver - Ian Kennedy from the Strabane area - was also killed.
Late of Ballintaggart Road, Portadown, she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Violet and dear sister of Valerie, sister-in-law of Freddie and loved aunt of Esther, Jonathan, Andrew and Steven and great-aunt of Evelyn, Joanna, Timothy, Bella, Nathan, Jake, Hannah and Katie.
Her funeral service will take place in Thomas Street Methodist Church, Portadown on Wednesday at 2pm, followed by a private family interment. Everyone welcome at her late home.
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No flowers by request, donations if desired payable by cheque or postal order to IEB (for Postal Distribution) c/o Joseph Poots and Son Funeral Directors, 42 Bridge Street, Portadown, BT63 5AE.
Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing sister and all the family circle.