Who was Alice Marie
An Educator
Alice was a dedicated educator with Metro Nashville Public Schools. Her last role was Dean of Instruction. Alice was a board-certified specialist with a high focus on literacy who took pride in teaching kids how to read and write. She received her secondary education from Sharkey County Public Schools in Mississippi. She attained a Bachelor's degree in Education from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS, and a Master's degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tn.
A Loving Wife and Mother
Alice was a loving wife, a caring mother of three wonderful children. She loved doing special events with her family. Her wisdom and encouragement was often given to her kids and loved ones. The beach was her happy place that she enjoyed with her husband.
Woman of Faith
God was always first in Alice's life. She believed in the power of prayer. She loved her Christian fellowship group, Praising God In Spite Of. Alice was also a proud member of the unique sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
stage i to triple negative breast cancer
Stage I Diagnosis
Stage I Diagnosis
Stage I Diagnosis
Alice was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer in January 2021. It started with a lump in her right breast. The recommendation was a double mastectomy for which she had three weeks later. No radiation needed but, chemo was. Things were looking promising after the surgery and the initial treatment. For the next two years, Alice was doing ok with exception of some back and chest pain for which the oncologist said that it was from the nerve damage.
Stage IV-TNBC
Stage I Diagnosis
Stage I Diagnosis
In the summer of 2023, the pain in Alice's chest and back became so severe that she had to go to the ER several times. The final time revealed a spread of the cancer to her back-primarily to the spine. The new diagnosis was Stage IV-TNBC. It was devastating news. How did she get here if she was going to her oncologist routinely? Alice changed oncologist because we felt their was neglect. At this point, she was given 1-5 years to live. My beautiful wife, Alice lost her battle with breast cancer on January 14, 2025. More to come in discussion panels and testimonials!