Alice Rose Lee Jews was born June 29, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Lord, pleased with the work His servant had performed while here on earth, answered her request to come home to glory on October 8, 2009. Alice married Oliver J. Greer Sr. They had five children from this union; Oliver Jr., Jonathan and Howard who preceded her in death Vonzella and Carolyn. Alice loved her family and instilled "love of family" throughout their lives. Her children and eventually, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren were the love of hr life. Alice recived her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Later in life she worked for the school system as a paraprofessional. When the opportunity arose, she went back to school and obtained a degree. She graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree from the Community College of Baltimore. She then went to Morgan State University and earned more credits in her field. Alice loved working with children and nurtured thousands of them, as well as their children, during her lifetime. She retired from the school system in 1990. Alice was known all over as a passionate community activist. She fought for equality for the "underdog." she was very active with the Legal Aid Buriau for twenty-nine years. She served as a member and eventually vice-chair of the Legal Aid Board before departure. She helped to change laws for the less fortunate to enable them to receive equal rights. Alice joined the University of Maryland Farmer Mitchell Advisory Council. She was honored for her civic attributes at the 1996 Afram Luncheon. Alice joined the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church many, many years ago. Even in church she was she was active in whatever capacity she could paricipate in. She was a member of the Gospel Choir, Flower Circle, Church School and Precious Gems. Until her physical ailment curtailed her attaendance, she attended church every Sunday. Although short in stature, you knew when she was in church. She would jump up upon hearing the word, the hand would be raised and she would confirm whatever the pastor was saying with amen. She was truly a lay person because because she supported all of the programs of the church, even is she was not a member of a particular organization. She leaves to mourn; two daughters, Vonzella and Carolyn; several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Barbara; cousins, Elva Flournoy, Brenda Bivens, other cousins; adopted daughters, B. Harriett Taylor and Christine Barksdale; neighbors, Jerry and Janice Napfel; best friends, Rosina and Jean; and a host of former Ostend Street neighbors, church members and friends.