- Date Of Birth: September 22, 1932
- Date Of Death: April 28, 2013
- State: Colorado
Alice Louise Atkinson was born on September 22, 1932, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Ernest Walter Atkinson and Mabel Saunders Atkinson. She was affectionately called “Pete” by family and friends. She was the youngest of five children born in the family. Alice received her formal education in Rocky Mount, NC and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. After graduation, she relocated to Washington, DC to live with her older sister, Arzora. She furthered her education by attending Howard University. While in college, she was given the nickname “Slim.” In 1952, she united in holy matrimony to William Andrew Gill. To this union, Toni, Keith, Reginald and Ronald were born. William was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The family shared many happy and precious moments together. Later, she was blessed to have two grandchildren, Tiana and Cameron. They lovingly called her “G-Ma,” and fondly remember all the happy and memorable moments they shared together. By profession, Alice was employed as a Teacher’s Aide while living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She remained with the school district for many years.
