Mrs. Alice Bernice Maggie Catherine Patterson Carter was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late George J. H. Patterson, Sr. and Mamie Hairston Patterson on March 23, 1949. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School.

She worked for numerous years at Schlitz Brewery and Baptist Hospital as a Dietary Supervisor. Mrs. Carter was a member of Higher Hope Ministries International Church. She enjoyed making beaded jewelry and spend ing time with her family and friends.

The family has experienced great sadness since her passing. She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019. A bright shinning star, Alice had a beautiful spirit. She would giggle with delight when you called her "Sparkle!" Alice will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John Edward H. Fulk, James Hairston and sisters, Lillian P. Bailey and May Ruth Patterson, and dearest friend Mary Goodman.

She leaves to cherish and celebrate her memories her children: Michelle Dillard (Darryl), William Carter(Leigh) and grandchildren: Krishanda S. Carter, William A. Carter IV and Christopher W. Carter. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, George "Jerry"H. Patterson, Jr. (Laura) and sisters, Rosa B. Patterson and Lorraine H. Mayes; sister-in-law, Audrey Hairston and brother-in-law, Marvin Bailey, Sr. Alice will also be remembered forever by her numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and her dear best friends; Michelle Richardson, Teresa Brown, Margaret Evans and Evelyn Osbourne.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2019 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior tot he service. Interment in Gardens of Memory.

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