Alice Geraldine Duvall

On Sunday, July 20, 2003, Alice Geraldine Duvall, affectionately known as “Kitty,” went from labor to reward.She was born on May 17, 1928, in Weems, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Grace Waddy and Luther Blackwell, Sr.The family moved to Baltimore, Maryland while Alice was but 4 years old. She received her elementary and high school education here as a student of Frederick Douglas.In 1955, Alice moved to New York City where she remained a resident for 35 years. After a variety of jobs, she eventually became employed by AT&T as an overseas operator, a job she dearly loved and excelled in. Alice was later promoted to Department of Data Processing, where she remained until her retirement of 22 years of dedicated and diligent service in 1990. In the latter part of 1990, Alice returned home to Maryland where she could be close to her family although she had a great love for New York City. She fulfilled her dream of becoming a homeowner and leisure life of a retiree. After a break from the work force, she became a teacher’s assistant in the Baltimore county Public School System. In this position she found joy in helping educate young children.During the later years of her life, she became a member of Arlington Baptist Church, which she attended regularly until stricken with cancer for the third time. When health permitted, she enjoyed attending Sunday school and being a member of the Gleaner’s organization. This brought her much joy and she made many friends.Alice was indeed an unselfish person. She devotedly came to the aid of her children and grandchildren throughout her life. She believed in the love and power of family, hard work, and education. She had many favorite charities, which she often made contributions to. She loved life and enjoyed having a good time. Alice had a great compassion for dogs, cats, and birds.“Kitty” leaves to mourn her father, Luther Blackwell, Sr., two brothers, Luther Blackwell, Jr., and Donald Blackwell; one sister, Loretta Howard; four children, Grace Edwards, Odell Edwards, Joseph Costello, Jr., and Jerald Williams; one daughter-in-law, Marquerite E. Costello; one son-in-law, 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, on great-great grandchild, two aunts, Corinthia Waddy, and Viola Tennessee; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Alice Geraldine Duvall

May 17, 1928 - July 20, 2003