Alicia Darlene Aiken-Day passed away in the early morning of March 30, 2021 at 69 years old in Georgia of natural causes. Alicia was born on January 23, 1952 in Tiffin, OH to her deceased parents Vandetta Garvin and Theodore Hyde. Alicia was proceeded in death by her sons, Albert Damion Aiken and Alex Brandon Mykal Day. She is survived by her children, Alan Cory Aiken (Crystal), Alicia Aiken-Milbry (Stacey), Yvonnie Day-Booth and Alexis Day Gordon (Barry) and a host of Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Alicia had 7 siblings that she loved dearly. She continued a relationship with them that allowed them to find creative ways to get together when getting in the car or on a plane was no longer an option. Alicia was the softest spoken, gentle, and caring woman a person could ever be blessed to be in the presence of. She grew up in a challenging time in Tiffin, OH and graduated from Columbian High School. She eventually moved to Toledo, OH under her mother. Alicia worked at Lucas County Department of Water for over 15 years. She spent her life being of service for others, keeping her independence and being a great provider for her family.
She had a unique gift of ministry that was not like what you originally see. She did not claim to be perfect; she didn’t go to school to minister. She was a great example of how Jesus taught us to minister. She met people where they were at. She did not pass judgement; she did not try to push them into being something they were not. She did not shun you for your faults and she treated people with respect no matter what their circumstance was. She saw more good in people than they many times saw in themselves. She forgave faster than she could remember their faults. She loved unconditionally, strongly and passionately.
Alicia left a legacy. A legacy of what true love is all about. She showed us in a time where so many are for themselves there is still somebody who cares. She left a legacy of family, hard work and the importance of giving back.
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