Alice Marie Williams

Alice Marie Williams was born on March 4, 1962 at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. Alice was the oldest second child and the daughter of the late Reverend Charles James Smith of Asheville, North Carolina, and Reverend Eleanor Louise Smith formally of New London, Connecticut, and currently residing in Selma, Alabama.

Alice leaves to cherish her husband of 28 years Greg Williams of Lilburn, Georgia. She was the mother of three children: Dr. Alisha (Dr. Howard) Jean-Denis of Calabasas, California; Mark Williams and Vaughn Williams of Lilburn, Georgia. Three grandchildren who adored their loving “Glammama”, Jayla Webber (16), Hayden Jean-Denis (8), and Yara Bleu Jean-Denis (4)

Alice was preceded in death by one sibling Clayton Smith, and one brother-in-law Guy Williams.

Her remaining siblings include sisters Derine (Edward) Carter of Selma, AL., Charline (Daryl) Sheppard of New London, CT, Carolyn (Tracy) Lyons of New Haven, CT, and brother Cephas Smith of Denver, CO. One sister in-law Wendy Williams of New York, three brothers-in-law, Jack Williams, Jason Williams, and Drew Williams, all of Georgia.

Alice loved her cousins, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, and all who adoringly loved their relationship with their “Auntie Alice”.

Alice was the owner of Affordable and Loving Daycare where she provided care to many children in Stratford and surrounding areas in CT for more than 15 years. She loved children and opened her home to them and their families beyond the daycare hours. She was a productive and compassionate caregiver. Alice went on to open a second daycare location which was also very successful and received one of the highest daycare honors, the NAEYC accreditation, which Alice was most proud of.

Alice received numerous degrees and certification from the CBI (Connecticut Business Institute). When Alice became interested in opening a daycare, this led her down the path of receiving an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Science degree, and double Master’s degrees in Child and Adolescent Development and Educational Psychology.

Alice served as the choir director for many years and was a praise dancer at Miracle Faith Outreach Church in Bridgeport, CT, for many years. Alice was very active in the community and served on several boards. One particular program that was always near and dear to Alice’s heart is Re-Entry Ministries, a drug rehabilitation program for women started by Sister Queenie Mims.

Alice became a member of New Mercies Christian Church after settling in Lilburn, GA.

There are so many things that can be said about Alice as a wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. Alice was a “fighter” and despite her many challenges, fought with grace and that spirit remained in her.