Alice Marie (Band) Adam, 45, of Waco, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018, after her courageous battle with lung cancer.
Service: A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at 10:00 am.
Visitation: One hour prior to the funeral, beginning at 9:00 am.
Alice was born on October 6, 1972, in Waco, Texas. She attended La Vega High School and then studied nursing at McLennan Community College. Upon graduation, she served as a nurse at various clinics and hospitals including The DePaul Center and St. Catherine Center. She was a third generation nurse with a passion for helping those within her community. Her career came to a close when she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in December of 2016. Her last standing title was Clinical Director of The DePaul Center in Waco.
Alice had a venturesome spirit and loved to travel. She was also a gifted artist who enjoyed painting, scrapbooking, sewing, and doing cross-stitch. More importantly, Alice was a devoted daughter, loving mother, and wonderful friend and mentor. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and coworkers, as well as her pets. Her smile was often described as infectious, and her sense of humor was unmatched.
Alice is survived by her parents, Robert and Donna Band; her daughter, Ashlyn Adam; and her dogs, Dazey, Cookie, and Aimee.
Memorial donations can be made to Providence Hospice, 6700 Sanger Avenue, Waco, Texas, 76710.
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Alice was such a neat, funny, great lady! I loved walking into her office with all of the superhero memorabilia.
Rest easy, Alice. I pray for comfort and peace for your daughter and family.
Alice was a delightful person with whom I had the privilege of working at PHC. Thankful to have known her. Donna and family, I will keep you in my thoughts prayers. May your happy memories sustain you during the days ahead.
I enjoyed getting to know Alice and working with her! She had an infectious personality and will be greatly missed by many! Our condolences to her friends and family.
Alice and I were in Drill Team together. She was always so sweet and funny. She rode home with me almost everyday, on the way home from school, we always had to stop by sonic. I am sorry for your loss of Alice. I pray for comfort and understanding. May God bless you!!!!!
Donna,
I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this time. Alice was a fine young lady and I remember how proud you were when she received a prestigious nursing award in Dallas, Texas early in her career. Our help is in the Lord who made heaven and earth. In sympathy and friendship. Miley
I worked with Alice @ DePaul for several years up until 2010. One day a week, usually on Fridays, I assisted hher with quality management & nursing staff education. We shared office space & would have great conversations about our pets, our kids, all while trying to solve the world’s problems & get our work done. Alice was a great coworker, friend, teacher, and mentor to many. She loved nursing so much, and loved her daughter more than anything. My prayers are with Alice’s family.
I knew Alice at St Catherine’s and her eyes & smile were like a breath of fresh air. I was saddened to hear of her passing, Prayers for the family.
Helen Haralson
Donna and Bob, we are so sorry for your very great loss. You have loved and cherished Alice more than life itself, and she was a beautiful reflection of you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My husband and I graduated high school with Alice. She was our classmate for many years so we are shocked and saddened to hear about her passing. Our condolences go out to her family. We pray that you all feel God’s comfort during this very difficult time and may Alice rest in peace.
I worked with Alice at a urologist office many years ago. So sorry for the loss of such a fun lady that was so dedicated to taking care of people.
I worked with Alice at DePaul for 3 years. Every morning she would come into my office @ Senior Gateway (conveniently located next to the cafeteria!) and we would have breakfast together, chatting and laughing the whole time. Dr. Lebeau (Alice, please give him a hug for me!) and Sister Mary T would come later in the morning and then we (you all know who you are) would all have lunch together. Alice, along with everyone else, always provided interesting and funny stories, and we would all have a great time. Alice was witty, very pretty, and very smart. She was a reliable source for work issues, and would always lend a hand if needed. Even though we hadn’t talked to one another in several years, I kept up with her through mutual friends. I was very sad to hear that she was on hospice care; even sadder to hear of her untimely passing. To quote my husband when I told him of her death, “She was so full of life!” That was Alice. Full of life. Godspeed to you!
John and I want to extend our deepest sympathies. Alice went straight from high school into nursing school. She was the youngest student in our class and I remember being so impressed that she was so driven for someone so young. Her smile was beautiful and contagious and John really enjoyed working with her at DePaul. It is unreal to us that she is no longer here. You are in our prayers.
Thank you Alice for being The Best Friend.
I remember fondly the omlets we would divide and share because they were so big. It was always going to be a good day. I thank you for listening, supporting and loving me. Your heart was always big and you ALWAYS had room for one more. You were the best girlfriend a gay guy could ever have!!!
Ashlyn, your Mother was SO proud of you. She spoke of you with the up most pride and love. She was So proud!
Mr. & Mrs. Band, thank you for the wonderful gift of your daughter Alice.
Her work of 45 years was the work of a 100 years. I believe she was the hands and feet of Christ.
You rest Alice and I thank you VERY much!
Love, your friend,
Julian
I will never forget our conversations, from advice about being a mother, experiences in healthcare to just cutting up and being silly. Alice’s laugh was infectious and she could always brighten a room with her sense of humor. Her compassion was evident whether she was caring for a patient, teaching a new associate, or talking to a co-worker. She exuded a zest for life and was always willing to help others. Alice was my coworker St. Catherine and quickly became my friend. I will cherish the memories I have of her. Alice ~~ you will be missed. Thank you for your giving heart and your wittiness most of all thanks for being my friend.
Alice was a good person. I enjoyed working with her. May God wrap His loving arms tighter around each of you right now. Many continued prayers.
Alice graduated in the same class as my wife. She worked with me for a short while at DePaul. Over the years I would run into her occasionally at Providence. I counted her as a good friend. She was always a whirlwind of advice, intelligence and good cheer. God took her home so he could show the angels what a smile should look like. Oh, and by the way that girl was quite the gardener. She grew a ton of beautiful veggies.
Bob and Donna I am very sorry for your loss. Alice was a very special person, I will always remember her and will always say she was my friend.
My condolences go out to Alice’s family. I pray that your family will find peace and forgiveness in your early passing. You will not be forgotten. God bless your family at this dark time in their lives.
My mom, Jan Carter, worked with her at DePaul for quite a numbet of years.. She always told me stories of their days at DePaul and the good friends she had there.. My mom passed earler this year from the same diagnosis,.. Cancer stinks!! Unfortunately or fortunatrly they are getting re-aquainted up in heaven today;) I worked with Donna in the hospital setting. My heartfelt condolences go out to you guys during this difficult time
I worked with Alice at DePaul. I can not think of a nicer more professional person with a true passion for patient care. God’s comfort and blessings to those she leaves behind.
I went to LaVega HS with Alice….she was such a sweet and fun person. I remember her always smiling and happy. May God be with you all and comfort you during this rough time. She is at rest now with no pain. Sending love and prayers!
To the Band & Adam Family Peace be with you during this time.
I WORKED WITH aLALICE WHEN SHE FIRST CAME TO THE OLD DEPAUL AT PHC AS A TECH.SHE WAS YOUNG , FRESH OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL , SHE WAS IN NSG SCHOOL..SHE WAS SO EAGER TO LEARN..SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND HAD THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND EYES IVE EVER SEEN..SHE WAS THE SAME AGE AS MY OLDEST DAUGHTER. WE USED TO SIT AND HAVE DEEP CONVERSATIONS ABOUT LIFE AND BOYFRIENDS..SHE USED TO CONFIDE IN ME THAT SHE DUDNT THINK THERE WAS A MR RIGHT OUT THERE FOR HER! WE LAUGHED ABOUT IT! SHE HAD A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR! ASHLYNS DAD! SHE LOVED ALOT ! SHE HAD AN INFECTOUS LAUGH AND PERSONALITY..WE HAD GOOD TIMES THERE ON THE ADULT UNIT FOR SEVERAL YRS! I WILL NEVER FORGET MY FRIEND LIL ALICE ADAM! RIP MY SWEET ANGEL TIL WE MEET AGAIN
Thank you for allowing us to take help take care of Alice. It was a joy, honor, and privilege to care for her and get to know her. You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Providence Hospice
To the Adam Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss of such a young lady. It is so hard to loose a family member especially at such a young age. Please remember that we are promised by Jesus that we have an opportunity to see our loved ones again here on earth. John 5:28+29 gives us such a wonderful hope, please read it for yourself and be encouraged as I was when I lost my Dad.
Dear Family and Friends,
It warms my heart to read all of the beautiful things being remembered about your dear loved one. She was surely a beautiful person, inside and outside. My sincere sympathy is with you at this difficult time. Our Loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God has arranged through his Son Christ Jesus to bring back to life all those in the Memorial Tombs (John 5:28,29). Please contact me for further information about the resurrection. It will give you a firm hope for the future and peace of mind that can only come from God.