Alice Elam

Alice Neal Elam, affectionately known as "Neal," was the fourth child of twelve, born on September 15, 1941, in Lincolnton, Georgia, to Mr. and Mrs. Tillman (Mary Frances Jasper) Elam. She has departed this earthly realm at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends at her residence in Lincolnton, Georgia, on March 10, 2024. Alice was a remarkable woman who lived a life dedicated to love and compassion. 

 

At an early age, she accepted Christ as her personal savior and united with Newberry Missionary Baptist Church. Neal was educated in the Lincoln County church and public schools. Neal was very nurturing and lovable and it led her to a career of being a homemaker/caregiver. She was gainfully employed by the McWhorter and Reed families in Lincolnton. 
 
 In her free time, Alice enjoyed cooking which brought her immense joy, and she took pleasure in preparing meals for her loved ones. Alongside cooking, fishing and gardening allowed her to connect with nature and find tranquility. 
 
 She is preceded in death by her parents and her eight siblings, Mamie E. Neal, Johnnie M. Elam, Gussie M. Elam, Annie L. Elam, Clarence Elam, Henry Elam, John M. Elam, and Willie R. Elam.

 

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, a loving daughter, Samantha Elam of Lincolnton, GA; three sons, Clarence (Kim) Elam of Jonesboro, GA, Tillman (Gwendolyn) Lewis of VA Beach, VA, and Robert Elam of Appling, GA; a sister, Carlean (Rickey) Mercier of Lincolnton, GA; two brothers, Booker T. Elam of Augusta, GA, and Claude Elam of Jonesboro, GA; an uncle, Willie James (Sadie) Harris of Lincolnton, GA; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.