Alice Jane Harkins

January 1, 1937 - November 2, 2020

Alice Jane Harkins, 83, of Fort Myers Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice. Formerly of Ames, IA she had been a resident of Fort Myers Beach for the past 20 years. Alice was born January 1, 1937 in Shenandoah, IA a daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Mary R. (Carey) King. Alice was a graduate of Iowa State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Her career was spent working as the finance director for the city of Ames, IA. She was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner at Church of the Ascension on Fort Myers Beach where she served as lead Sacristan for the past 10 years. Alice also served as treasurer of the Contemporary Women’s Club of Fort Myers. She was an avid bridge and mahjong player who also enjoyed traveling and sewing. Survivors include her beloved husband, Harold J. Harkins; her sister, Mary Ann (William) Dale of Cedar Rapids, IA; Loving children, Michael L. (DeAnna) Martin of N. Fort Myers, FL, John T. (Stephanie) Martin of Chandler, AZ, Robert J. Martin of Ames, IA, Mary (John) Reidy of Contoocook, NH; stepchildren, Cathy Oerter of Fort Myers Beach, FL, Edward W. (Kenna) Harkins, Ted (Bem) Harkins, Lori (David) Whitney, Lisa Harkins; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren’ and 12 step great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Kenneth King; and husband, Kenny Carroll. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Church of the Ascension, 6025 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Burial will follow in the church memorial garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Alice’s name may be made to Church of the Ascension at the address above. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.