Biography: Alice Margaret Gross Silverblatt, 93, died peacefully at St. Vincent?s Hospital in Little Rock (the same hospital where she was born). She is survived by three daughters: Nancy Silverblatt, M.D., (Dallas, TX); Janet Ward (Miami, FL); and Carol (husband Michael) Prendergast (Hingham, MA). In addition to her daughters, Alice leaves four grandchildren: Molly Muchmore, Hayley Prendergast, Alan Weiss, and Ian Weiss. Alice was born on April 14, 1922 to James and Hazel Blass Gross. Her brother, Jimmie, predeceased her. She graduated from Little Rock (Central) High School and Little Rock Junior College, and attended LSU where she was a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority. Alice married Charles W. Silverblatt, M.D., in 1944. They resided in Osceola, Arkansas, for several years before moving to Coral Gables, Florida. In 1970, they returned to Little Rock where Alice was happy to be back home, close to friends and family. Alice enjoyed working in the medical field and was a valued employee at several doctors? offices. She was a lifetime member of St. Vincent?s Infirmary Auxiliary, working over 30 years in the Best Cellar, and awarded the Thelma Marsh Award for her service. Alice loved dogs and enjoyed dog-sitting for friends. She volunteered at Care for Animals, showing dogs to their prospective owners. Alice was a loving mother who doted on her family and enjoyed cooking, reading, and crossword puzzles. Everyone who knew Alice loved her calm and sweet nature. She was so kind to everyone, friends and strangers alike. A neighbor recently wrote: ?We are so glad you are our neighbor. You are an inspiration to both of us with your quick wit and happy disposition.? Beloved, kind and gentle Mom?we will deeply miss you. A celebration of Alice?s life will commence at 11:00 a.m. On Friday, May 1, 2015, at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham Street, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Alice?s memory to Care for Animals, 5516 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72207. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.