Alicia Scott Lee Scott, granddaughter of ADW founder W. A. Scott ll, passed away on May 11, 2023.
Funeral services for Alicia, affectionately known as “Poochie” or “Scott” were held Wednesday, May 24 at Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. The funeral was also be live streamed live.
Alicia was born on April 4, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia in McLendon Hospital to Harriet “Portia” Amelia Thomas and Robert Lee Scott. Alicia spent the first 11 years of her life residing in Atlanta, Ga where she attended Frank L. Stanton Elementary School. In 1958, Alicia along with her mother Portia and her brother Thomas M. Scott moved to Philadelphia, PA where they resided with her maternal grandparents, Harriet and John Wesley Thomas. Alicia graduated from Yeadon High School in 1965 before continuing her education at Temple University. In 1969 Alicia graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education. During her time at Temple, Alicia pledged as a legacy to the Epsilon Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc where she developed life-long friendships,
In 1969, Alicia began her illustrious career with the School District of Philadelphia while simultaneously pursuing a Master’s in Education from Temple University. In 1970, Alicia graduated from Temple University with a Master’s in Education and continued her career as an elementary school teacher until her retirement in 2001. In her 32 years as an elementary school teacher, “ Ms. Scott” had a profound impact on the lives of thousands of students. Her life’s work was spent educating, nurturing and loving her students.
In 1976 Alicia’s only child, Adrienne Crawford-McGraw was born. Being a mother was Alicia’s greatest joy and she poured all of her love into raising her daughter. Alicia also played an integral role in the lives of Adrienne’s friends. As their second mother and honorary grandmother to their children, she…
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