Catherine Aline Philpott

Catherine Aline Philpott, 59, of Alma, beloved and adored wife, mother, and sister, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Little Rock. She was born December 30, 1964 to the late Clayton and Jane (Brewer) Morse. Aline graduated from Alma High School, then went on to beauty college to get her cosmetology license. She met her husband, James, and had four children. She always loved being a mother, loving and supporting her children and grandchildren in whatever way she could. Her greatest joy in life, and biggest gift, was singing and making others smile and laugh. She believed everyone should feel special and loved.

Aline is survived by her husband, James; her four children, James Henry, Joshua, Daniel, and Amanda; and her grandchildren, Karson, Noah, and Wesley. She is also survived by her siblings; a sister, Marlene Hudson and husband Allen; and two brothers, David Morse and wife Karla, and Jamie Morse and wife Sheila; and nieces and nephew, Alanna, Kristi, Brooke, Fallon, and Matt.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday July 5, 2024 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Rushing, Josh Baker, Ramone Shores, Steve Gregory, Keith Gregory, Billy James Johnston, and Larry Gregory. Honorary pallbearers will be Rufus Reed, David Dean, Paul Summerhill, and Allen Hudson.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.