Alicia Blane Lindsay

Alicia Blane Lindsay, 67, of New Kent, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, June 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Blane Lindsay and her mother, Geneva Blackwell Lindsay, in addition to her brother, David Lindsay. She leaves behind her loving companion, Stephen Lewis, of 30+ years, and her work family and friends. Alicia graduated from Highland Springs and received a master’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Virginia. She was recognized as a member of Mensa for her high IQ level. After graduation, Alicia worked for A.H. Robins as a researcher for a new antibiotic. She changed professions and worked in the home building industry for over 25 years. She was a framer and currently worked as a Service Manager for a local home builder. Her clients recognized her as someone who had a huge heart and extraordinary work ethic. She enjoyed cooking, flowers, going to the ocean, the pool and especially lifeguarding and fishing. Alicia also was an avid UVA fan. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory – Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, VA. A reception will be held following the service at 13181 Luck Brothers Drive, Ashland, VA. The service will also be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/NelsenFuneral/. In lieu of flowers, Alicia’s family and friends request that a donation be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.