Alice Brockett

September 22, 1933 - June 26, 2018

Alice Brockett Cummings, age 84, mother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, mentor and friend, peacefully departed this life on June 26, 2018 at Stamford Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Alice, affectionately known as “AC” was born on September 22, 1933, in East Lyme, Connecticut. She was preceded in death by her father, the late Deacon Marvin Brockett, and her mother, the late Alberta E. Brockett. She was blessed to have the late Deaconess Mary Brockett as a part of her life. Alice had one sibling: Lucille Williams Black of Bonaire, Georgia. Alice was raised in a family that loved the Lord. Little Piney Grove Baptist Church in Creeds, Virginia is where she cultivated her faith. After relocating to Connecticut, Alice joined Union Baptist Church in Stamford, CT. As a long-standing member, she served as an usher and choir member. Also, she was a daughter of the Phyllis Wheatley Temple Number 179.Alice and the late Franklin Othello Cummings were united in holy matrimony. From this union, they had four girls. Cherishing the memories are her children Dorothy Renee Blackmon of Stamford, CT; Valerie Jenkins (Earl) of Arlington, TX; Sharon Williams and Michele A. Layton of Stamford, CT. She had a special love for her niece, Tara Ellis. She was dearly loved by 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Alice had a love that extended to Frank Robert Cummings, Sr. and Dr. Bernice Coleman.Calling hours will be held on Friday July 6, 2018, at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 10:00 am – 12:00 pm with a Celebration of Life Service 12:00 pm. Reverend Dr. Robert W. Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services 31 Stillwater Avenue Stamford, CT.