Alicia Wills
1956-09-03 2019-05-22
Alicia Rene Wills ARLINGTON--Alicia Rene Wills, 62, was tragically taken from us on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in San Antonio. FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3621 Tulsa Way, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. MEMORIALS: Memorial gifts may be made to any local domestic violence charity or women's shelter. Alicia was born Sept. 3, 1956, in El Paso to Frank Edwin Smith and Marilyn Pearl Schrader Smith. She grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School in 1974. A graduate of Texas A&M, Class of '78, she received her Master's from Brite Divinity School and her Ph.D. from Breyer State University. Alicia dedicated her life to helping others through community involvement and Christian work, as well as every day small acts of kindness. She started her career as a social worker and also ministered to those grieving. She was a "Mom" to countless adopted kids she loved, and helped everyone that needed her. Alicia loved football and was a very proud Colt, Aggie and Dallas Cowboys fan. Alicia was preceded in death by her father, Frank Smith. SURVIVORS: Mother, Marilyn Smith; son, Craig Wills and wife, Lily; daughter, Vanessa Clay and husband, Anthony; sisters, Karen Johnson and Darlene Senio; grandchildren, Dallas, Louisa and Aurora Wills and Calvin Clay; and numerous other family members and friends.
My dear Alicia.......where to begin.......in 1968 your family moved in next door, and the rest is history. We became fast friends and I became the "fourth daughter". We have stayed connected through all these years, despite all the miles and time that pasted since HS. I have the best memories to hold on to, but they will never replace YOU!! I can't believe "THAT MAN" took you from us!!! I'm terrified when I think of your last moments here on earth, and hope you were able to think of us that love you!! I know you will be one of my angels in heaven and I will forever miss you!! LOVE you my sister! Will see you on the other side!!!â
tribute by Carol Poston Stewart