October 26,1937 - May 18, 2024 Alice Carroll Josey finished the race well and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 86. Her death has left an immense hole in the lives of her loved ones, but they find solace and peace in the fact that she is home with her Savior. Alice was born in Bryan, Texas, on October 26, 1937, to Robert Lamar Carroll and Elva Henderson Carroll.
As a young girl, she was involved in 4H and choir. She was the only daughter surrounded by two brothers, and as a result she developed the grit and tough spirit that she was so well known for. She later went on to care for her mother and father when they fell ill, faithfully serving them until they passed while still caring for her own family.
Alice first met Rodney Smith who she married in 1956. After he died in service to our country, and with two young boys to care for, she moved back to Bryan. There she met Jimmy who became the love of her life, and they married on May 18, 1962.
They raised their three children, Scott, Keith, and Sandi, in Hempstead, Texas. They developed deep roots in the community as well as First Baptist Church. Alice was especially skilled at the piano and was the church pianist for years.
She loved to liven up the service with her beautiful and sometimes jazzy renditions. She and Jimmy led Sunday School, worked with the Youth, and were involved in the choir their entire time while in Hempstead. Their devotion and commitment to others w.
