Alpha was born on September 28, 1920 in Miller County, Arkansas to Henry and Dora Jane Philyaw. She has been a resident of the area for 56 years. In her younger years she loved to fish and dance and until she was unable to do so, her favorite thing was to take care of her family when in need and doing for others.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Disler; a son, Gerald Disler; 3 sisters; 2 brothers and a granddaughter, Christina Disler.
She is survived by her daughter, Athena Ferrell of Beaumont; 11 stepchildren; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2011 in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.