Alberta West

Alberta West, loving eldest daughter of the late James Willie and Hassie B. West died at the Augsburg Lutheran Nursing Home on November 4, 2004 after a brief illness.Alberta, affectionately known as “Suggie” or “Sugg, was born on March 27, 1919 in Einfield, Georgia. She came to Baltimore with her parents in 1924.Suggie attended Baltimore city public school and was a graduate of Douglass High School in 1938. Alberta decided she wanted to earn a college degree. She attended Morgan State College at night while she worked full-time during the day. She accomplished her goal and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration from Morgan in 1968.During her lifetime, Alberta worked for several government agencies. She worked for Glen L. Martin Company during World War II, the United States Coast Guard and the Internal Revenue Service in Washington D.C. She retired from The Social Security Administration in 1983 as a Disability Claims Examiner. Alberta diligently served the Administration for over 33 years.Alberta accepted Christ at an early age and she attended the Ebenezer Baptist Church for over 50 years where she was baptized and served as a missionary.Alberta love to travel. She frequently took vacations to Nassau and the Florida Keys. She was often heard to say “Boy, I would love to be somewhere on the beach in the sand.”Alberta counted former City Councilwoman, Mary B. Adams, as her best friend. Other friends included Beatrice Squire and Pauline Carter.Alberta’s passion was shopping. She enjoyed trips to New York and loved buying jewelry, delicate crystals and fine linen for her home.Alberta never married. She lived with her beloved mother and enjoyed spending time with her family.Alberta will be remembered for her elegant style and poise. She attended the Carson Modeling School and was a model for the group after high school.She was preceded in death by her brothers, James and John West; and a sister Elizabeth who went home with the Lord three weeks ago.Alberta leaves to mourn: a sister, Gladys who diligently cared for her during the last years of her life; sister, Madeline “Betty” Hobbs, a nephew, Robert; two brothers-in-law, Allen Watties and Leroy Hobbs; a sister-in-law, Catherine West Parker; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Alberta West

March 27, 1919 - November 4, 2004