‘Auntie Alice’ dies at 109 in New York City a month after her birthday

Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 11:10 am CST.

By Aaron Humes: The family of Alice Banner of New York City by way of Lemonal, Belize District, has announced her untimely passing at the age of 109, a month after her birthday.

A notice from the family to Breaking Belize News said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Ms. Alice Banner. Last month, we joyfully celebrated her remarkable 109th birthday, a testament to a life filled with love, wisdom, and grace. Fondly known as Auntie Alice, she touched the hearts of her family and the broader community with her unwavering kindness, resilience, and vibrant spirit. She leaves a legacy of love, cherished memories, and a profoundly grateful family for every shared moment. As we grieve her departure, we also joyfully celebrate the extraordinary journey she lived, knowing that she now rests peacefully. Rest in eternal peace, Auntie Alice. Your light will forever shine in our hearts.”

Ваnnеr rеlосаtеd tо thе U.Ѕ. ѕоmеtіmе іn thе 1950ѕ оr 1960ѕ аnd wоrkеd fоr а јudgе аnd hіѕ fаmіlу untіl hеr rеtіrеmеnt. Niece, Dr. Angela Banner Joseph, ѕауѕ thаt ассоrdіng tо Аlісе, “…hеr lоngеvіtу іѕ [bесаuѕе оf] hаvіng а lоvіng fаmіlу аrоund hеr аnd еngаgіng іn bеаutіful соnvеrѕаtіоnѕ wіth реорlе. Аuntіе аttеndѕ сhurсh, lоvеѕ fаmіlу gаthеrіngѕ, аnd hеr mеmоrу іѕ fаntаѕtіс. Ѕhе іѕ а buѕу bее whо lоvеѕ tо сlеаn аnd рrераrе ѕоmе оf hеr mеаlѕ.”

We join the Banner family in celebrating a life well lived. Details of funeral arrangements are being prepared.

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