Alyce Louise (Sullivan) Thomas

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Mrs. Alyce Louise Sullivan Thomas was born on August 3, 1931, in Wellington, AL to the late Mrs. Willie B. Sullivan and John A. Sullivan.

Mrs. Alyce was passionate about teaching history, especially to black students.  She stated that they need to know the history of what African Americans have accomplished and what it took to achieve the civil rights guarantees that are in place now and the work that remains.  Mrs. Alyce marched alongside her good friend Mildred Williams and other Gadsden residents that were involved in civil rights efforts across Gadsden for decades.  She marched in the 1960's and with Dr. J. W. Stewart in 1978, protesting the police shooting of Collis Madden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Thomas (the love of her life); three children, Hosea Guice, Jr., Paula Nichols and Yul Guice; grandchildren, Carmen Guice and Brian Byrd; sister, Jonnie Mae Smith; brothers, Willie B. Sullivan, Maxie Sullivan and Orlando Sullivan.

Mrs. Alyce leaves to cherish her memories her children, Paulette-Francis Byrd, Gwenell Guice, Lorretta (Kenton) Wright, Rickey Guice, Maxie-Tammy Guice, Steven (Earlene) Thomas; brother, Carlton (Joann) Sullivan; twenty-eight grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; special friends, Mrs. Rosie Rice and Mrs. Dorothy Wynn and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Acknowledgment
The family of Mrs. Alyce Louise Thomas wishes to thank all our many friends for your love and kindness shown during her homegoing.  A special thanks to Dr. Akinsanya and Staff, Andrea and Aquanetta, The staff of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, Danielle Byers-hairstylist, Toi Brangman-nail tech.

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