Deaconess Alice Rowe, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 29, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on May 8, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of Nathaniel Blige and Georgia McCrea Rodgers.
Alice was born and raised in Savannah, GA., where her sweet personality was fostered by the love of her grandmother Sarah Adams along with a host of aunts and uncles. Alice moved to Brooklyn, NY in her adolescent years where she attended James Madison High School. She also attended John Jay College for a short time where she studied criminal justice.
Many people who knew Alice knew that even though she was legally blind, she never let that stop her from experiencing the joys of life. Alice had an impeccable sense of style and always had to make sure she had her hair and nails done. Alice loved to go to parties and cut a rug doing her favorite dances like the hustle, the electric slide and the cha cha slide. She loved having fun and could light up any room she walked into with her vibrant spirit that left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Alice loved to keep her mind active and often listened to audio books as a form of entertainment. She would often call her sister Angela or her best friend Linda to discuss which books she should listen to next.
Alice also loved to travel. She would often look forward to going on trips to see family but she especially loved to go on cruises. She likened cruises to an appetizer sampler of vacations, allowing you to visit multiple destinations on one vacation. Once while on a cruise she won first place in a blind folded electric slide competition. She even once took an excursion to go onto a submarine while vacationing in Aruba with her daughter Amanda.
One of Alice’s favorite things to do was feed people. Thanksgiving was one of her favorite holidays. She would often start cooking for it as early as the Saturday before. Her holiday menu would be packed full of delicious options with something for everyone. The main ingredient used in all of her cooking was love. She would always play her oldies but goodies on her stereo while she cooked, singing along with Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and many others.
Alice dedicated much of her professional life to serving her community and country as an Administrative Assistant for the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Her unwavering commitment to her work reflected her deep care for the environment and future generations. She even received an Award of Excellence for her hard work and dedication to her department.
Above all, Alice’s greatest joy and pride were her four children: Charles, Donna(Trish), Donald Jr and Amanda. She poured her love and energy into raising them, fostering their growth, and celebrating their accomplishments.
Alice will be remembered for her gentle heart, her infectious smile, and her contagious laugh. Her strength, compassion, and resilience inspired everyone around her.
She leaves behind to cherish her, her beloved husband Reverend John W. Rowe, mother Georgia Mcrea Rodgers(William), sisters Angela McCann and Sarah Kirkland, brothers Imari Oliver and Wallace Oliver(Marie). Children: Charles Bains, Donna Rains, Donald Rains Jr.(Glenna), Amanda Rains. Step Children: Leon Rowe, Coricia Rowe, Eric Rowe, Bernard Rowe, Noressa Williams, Eugene Ross Jr., Stanley Ross, Earthen Ross, Jeffrey Ross, Quiana Battle. Grand Children: Daniel McKinstry, Lila Rains, Caleb Rains, Leonzo Rowe, Akari Rowe, Tatyana Rowe, Alayziah Williams, Shamad Rowe, Lyrikal Rowe, Shamya Rowe along with many aunts, uncles and friends.
A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Ridge Branch Baptist Church, located at 108 Church Cir, Ridge Spring, SC 29129. The Rev. William N. Yarber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home 11:00AM- 6:00PM. The family will recieve family and friends. at the residence on Wildhaven Drive, Aiken , SC 29803