She was raised and educated in Arkansas. She graduated from Arkansas State University (Jonesboro) in 1994 as a Registered Nurse. She married Michael McAlister on August 25, 1999 in White County, Arkansas. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Northwest Health in Springdale, Arkansas. She enjoyed many outdoor activities, sewing, and was active in scouting.
She is survived by her husband, Michael McAlister of Centerton, Arkansas; parents, Danny and Sheri Stracener of Bella Vista, Arkansas; three sons, Garrison Snell of Bentonville, Arkansas, Greyson C. Snell of Bentonville, Arkansas, Garrett D. Snell of Bentonville, Arkansas; one daughter, Meagan A. McAlister of Centerton, Arkansas, and maternal grandparents, William and Virginia Smith of Searcy, Arkansas.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 23, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Bella Vista Assembly of God Church, 1771 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas with Reverend Jonathan Watson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Assembly of God, 1771 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715.


