Alice G. Wardlaw
Jan 06, 1929Jun 08, 2017
Obituary message
WARDLAW, Alice, was born January 6, 1929 in Marietta, Ga., the youngest of seven children born to Theodore Merial and Alice Gertrude Wardlaw. She grew up and attended school nearby in Georgia. Later, she attended Montreat College and then earned an M.A. at Peabody College. She taught Physical Education at McEachern High School, and later taught at Erskine College, after attending seminary at what is now Union Presbyterian Seminary, she did fulltime youth and education work at several churches. Alice then moved to the Richmond area and taught younger children until she retired. Alice was active in a number of churches, and was in charge of the youth program and several choirs in North Carolina and Virginia. Alice loved music, and sang with Sweet Adelines and other musical groups. After retiring from teaching, Alice became a massage therapist. This fit well into her life goal of helping others, as did her sponsoring numerous needy children from several countries through World Vision. Surviving Alice are her sister-in-law, Frances Wardlaw of Marietta, Ga.; and 11 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at All Souls Church, Richmond, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 9.
A second memorial service will be held at 3pm Sunday, July 30 at Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, GA.
Alice was a loving , long-time member of the Greater Richmond Sweet Adelines. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a great PE teacher. She sang Bass in our chorus and hated wearing our stage makeup.
At one time, Alice was a devoted member of All Souls Presbyterian Church where she served as a choir member. She will be greatly missed by her All Souls family. We love you Alice. Rest in peace. Submitted by Miriam and Nannette Bailey
Alice helped welcome my family to the US, to All Souls Presbyterian, and into her home. She was there when I was born. She helped my family learn how to transition into American life. She snuck presents under our Christmas tree. She hid the last puzzle piece because she wanted to put it in. She sang bass in the church choir and I would always try to pick out her voice when she sang. She made me laugh and smile. She was like family. Alice you are so missed!!!
Katherine Maddox lit a candle for Alice G. Wardlaw
Alice was a strong women. She was strong in her faith, her love for others, her opinions, and her Sweet Adeline singing. She will be missed and I am sure she is getting everyone together to sing a song with a nice strong bass sound. Some day we will all join her in song. For now, we have our memories and I will always remember how she supported me during my time with the chorus and her no nonsense advice.
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Era Taylor Weeks lit a candle for Alice G. Wardlaw
I remember Alice from teaching days at McEachern High School 1952-54. Then I moved on and lost touch, but never forgot her! What a lovely obituary and how I wish I had kept in touch with such a strong, loving, giving friend. I pray that all those nieces and nephews may emulate all her good qualities. Era Taylor Weeks