Alicia Marshall

Alicia Marshall was born on September 20, 1962 in Bessemer, AL to the late Josephine Daniels Gregory. Alicia was reared by parents, Howard Gregory, Jr. and the late Josephine Daniels Gregory. Alicia was educated in the Cleveland Public School System in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Jane Addams Business High School. While at Jane Addams, Alicia was involved in health related programs that ultimately sparked her interest in the nursing profession. Alicia went on to pursue a certification in the field of nursing. After obtaining her certification, Alicia followed in the footsteps of her mother in the medical field and was recently an employee of Pleasant Grove Nursing Home. Due to Alicia's nurturing bedside manner, she was hired as a private duty nurse for numerous clients. While faithfully attending to her patients, Alicia was known for her thorough care, beautiful smile and sense of humor. She would always go above and beyond to ensure her patients received the highest quality of care. Alicia, lovingly known as "Chantay" was a dedicated mother of three children: Latifah Kelley, Aliyah Little and Ishmywel Gregory. Alicia had a tremendously strong love for her family that grew even stronger when she became a proud grandmother. On any given day, you could find Alicia spending quality time and playing with the "loves of her life," her grandchildren. Alicia confessed her life to Christ at an early age. Later in life, she joined Mt. Canaan Full Gospel under the leadership of Pastor Willie B. O'Neal. As a faithful member, Alicia affectionately attended services and enjoyed the Pastor's sermons. In her spare time, Alicia found spiritual fulfillment reading scriptures in the Bible. Alicia was a fantastic cook with a true gift in the kitchen. Known for her delectable macaroni and cheese, Alicia's true style of "Southern Cooking" made her a force to be reckoned with. It was her fun spirit that made Alicia an avid card player who found time for a game of Spades, Bid Wiz, and of course, her favorite, Tunk. During Alicia's courageous health battle, her faith never wavered. Alicia's life peacefully came to an end on April 18, 2010. She was at her home with her devoted family by her side. Alicia was preceded in death by a son and a sister, mother: Josephine Daniels Gregory, grandparents: Plas Summerville, Mattie Summerville, John Daniels, Howard Gregory, Sr. and Maggie Gregory. Alicia leaves to cherish her legacy of love: daughters: Latifah (Eric) Kelley and Aliyah Little; son: Ishmywel Calid Gregory; granddaughters: Mi'Kayla Kelley, La'Keria Little, Ish'Annah Watson and Erionna Kelley; father: Marvin (Julia) Marshall; step-father: Howard (Juwanna) Gregory II; sisters: Rhonda Marshall and Wondra Marshall, Endia Bell; brothers: Howard Gregory III, Eric (Anna) Gregory, Marvis (Renee) Marshall and Carl Marshall; aunts: Annie (Jerry) Butler, Glenda (James) Bates, Maggie Hudson, Annie Lee (Farris) Williams, Annie (Willie) Browder, Louise Ward, Jacquelyn (Earl) James and Merelene Bell; uncles: David (Patricia) Summerville, Joseph (Mary) Gregory, John (Patricia) Gregory, Willie (Wilhelmina) Gregory, Roger (Mamie) Gregory, Joseph Cecil (Margaret) Marshall, Ronald (Mary) Marshall and Wendell Marshall; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and a special friend, Lavell Anderson. "I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7