Alice Faye Sowell was born April 26, 1940 to the late Abe Sowell and Ellie Hamilton. She joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at the age of nine under the leadership of Rev. W. M. Garner. She was a member of the choir and BTU.
She moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1968. Alice Faye united with Fourth Missionary Baptist Church in 1969 under the leadership of Rev. E. Stanley Branch. She was active with the Baptist Training Union (BTU).
She moved to Northeast Houston in 1979. She united with the Mount Zion Missionary Church in 1982. She worked as an usher. In 2008, Alice Faye united with Grace Church of Humble, and served as a member of the Baptism Team.
Alice Faye leaves to mourn her passing: Gerry Andrea Sowell (Jacqueline), Dwayne Keith Sowell, Daryl Contra Sowell (Sherry), and Desiree Faye Sowell Jackson (Eugene), one sister Dorothy Mae Stamps Coleman (James), twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild , a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Alice Faye had two sisters and one brother that preceded her in death: Esther Lee Roberts, Juanita Louise Coleman, and Rotheria Sowell.
Many thanks to my family and friends. You tried to make me comfortable in every way. Your telephone calls, cards, and food meant so much to me. Everyone who knew me, knew I liked good food.
Remember life goes on. Go enjoy some good food and Zydeco in my honor.
I Love You All!
