Alice Motley Blackwelder

June 4, 1938 - November 27, 2020

Alice Motley Blackwelder, age 82, of Lawrenceville, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on November 27 at Cristian's House Personal Care Home in Loganville, GA. Alice had lived at Cristian’s House for 6 months under the loving, devoted care of Simona Lovescu-Smeu and her staff. Alice's family extends their most sincere thank you to these most deserving caretakers. Alice was born Mary Alice Motley June 4, 1938, in Harrisburg, North Carolina, to the late David Alexander Motley and Mary Furr Motley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank G. Blackwelder; seven brothers; and one sister. She leaves behind her son, Brett Blackwelder; her daughter, Ellen Powell; her three grandchildren, Alison Powell, Sam Powell, and Lara Powell; and her two sisters, Sarah Tobin, Charlotte, NC, and Martha Linker, Winston Salem, NC. Alice was the classic southern lady. She loved hosting parties, cooking good food, and decorating her beautiful home. Alice was an avid gardener that took great joy in working in her yard, planting, and nurturing her flowers. Additionally, she faithfully attended and served in her church. Above all, Alice loved and took care of her family, friends, and her cats. A memorial service will be held for Alice in the Spring of 2021. Date to be determined. She will be buried at the GA National Cemetery, in Canton, GA, with her husband Frank. To offer your sympathies, you may make a donation, in Alice's honor, to the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett, 660 Davis Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.