Mrs. Alice Lee Reid

Alice Lee Reid 88, formerly of West Point, VA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021 surrounded by loving family. She was a daughter born to the late Gilbert and Nydia Lee. Alice received her early education at the Beverly Allen School in West Point, VA graduating as the Valedictorian in 1949. While at the Beverly Allen School, she took on a strong love and appreciation for education and how the church could be a great source of strength within the community. Alice became involved with the State Negro Organizational Society that was established on seven objectives, geared, and centered around making things better for individuals and communities overall. In 1948, she was honored with the title, Queen of the State Negro Organizational Society. After graduating from the Beverly Allen, Alice went to study Education at Virginia Union College. While at Virginia Union, she received a scholarship in Religious Education which she used to come back and help the youth in King William County. Alice used these funds to help in the many endeavors with the Pamunkey Baptist Association (PBA) to nurture and grow the rich minds of the local youth. To drive this point further, she served as the Secretary for the County Wide Junior League. This group was in charge of developing leadership and fostering self-worth by bringing delegates in to meet and help inspire the youth. This was the precursor to the modern-day Student Government Council. Through the years, Alice continued her support for the PBA, organizing Vacation Bible Schools, Summer Schools and expanding Church School for the county. She even organized and wrote a play in honor of the 100-year anniversary of the Pamunkey Baptist Association. In the ever-yearning search to better herself, Alice furthered her studies at Hampton University. Her love for education and youth was exemplified as she was an elementary school teacher for many years. She taught in and around the area of King William, with stints at West Point Elementary School and the then “Hamilton Holmes Elementary.” Alice was raised and baptized at an early age at the home church of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, West Point, VA. She was a God fearing woman and loved to serve the church in any manner. With her background in Education, she served Mt. Nebo as the Director of Christian Education, Director of Vacation Bible School and taught Sunday School for many years. Alice was in charge of the upkeep of the church’s library and often set up elaborate displays honoring members of the church and community. In 1966, Alice Lee married her loving husband, Miles A. Reid and God blessed them with a lovely daughter, Alicia Mia Reid. Miles and Alice, both being educators, went on to live a life of service and duty to push education at the forefront for all they came into contact. Their works and stories will live on seeded in the history of King William County and the Town of West Point. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Bernard Lee, Sr and Nydia Allen Lee; husband, Miles A. Reid and siblings, Gilbert Jr., Beverly, Douglas, Delores and John Lee. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Alicia “Mia” Dillingham (James); grandchildren, James Christopher, Ashlee Nycole and Alexis Desirae Dillingham; a devoted brother, Dr. Ralph N. Lee of Newport News, VA; four sisters-in-law, Theola Lee of Philadelphia, PA, Constance Brown of Richmond, VA, Marinda Brown of Richmond, VA and Cecilia Bradley, MD; six nieces, Irene Wellington(Steve) of W. Sacramento, CA, Cheryl Lee of Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Maria Lee-Johnson(William) and Angela Lee each of Newport News, VA, Linda White of West Point, VA and Maria Boston of Williamsburg, VA; ten nephews, Beverly Lee, Jr. of Braddock, PA, Bernard Lee Esq.(Kathy) of Philadelphia, PA, John Lee, Philadelphia, PA, William Lee(Linda) of Newport News, VA, Dr. Timothy Lee(Dr. Melissa), of Suffolk, VA, Dr. Benjamin Lee(Dr. Nikki) of Augusta, ME, Daryl Lee, of Philadelphia, PA, Dr. José Boston, Juan Boston and Wayne Stokes(Dr. LaVern) each of Baltimore, MD, devoted and close family members, Robin White, Brian Jamison, Lanelle Jamison, Leanne and Allen White; devoted friends, Dr. Alvin Lomax, Bertanna Holmes, Vernice Dabney, Evelyn Johnson, her First Baptist Church Denbigh family and a host of great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends A graveside service will be held 11AM Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Sunny Slope Cemetery, 2400 King William Avenue, West Point, VA 23181. A viewing will be held 1PM-7PM Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St, West Point, VA 23181.

Mrs. Alice Lee Reid

August 23, 1932 - August 8, 2021