OBITUARY

for

ALICIA BEVERLYANN ASIA

{Affectionately Known as Belle}

On February 7, 1949, in Palatka, Florida, Alicia Beverlyann Asia was born to Napoleon Benjamin and LeeElla Gwendolyn Gamble Asia.

As a lifelong, Christian, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend; Alicia transitioned from earth on Friday, May 8, 2026, to live with her Heavenly Father.

She was educated in Putnam County School District attending Faulk's Grade School and Central Academy High School.  She also attended  Boylan Haven Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. Where she performed as the lead soloist in the Musical, "Swan Lake".  After completion of the 11th grade, Alicia took the college entrance exam and was accepted to Bennet College at the age of 15. After her freshman year; she  moved to Philadelphia and was gainfully employed with Philco Ford Corporation. Upon completion of her Bachelor of Science Degree, she graduated from Florida A & M University in Clothing and Textiles.

Alicia was a devoted mother and dedicated her life to her son, Shane Damiel Asia. She instilled in him the value of knowing God for Himself and that integrity is the most important moral value. As a pillar in her community, Alicia frequently volunteered her services helping others. She enjoyed her hobbies of fishing, cooking delicious "Soul Food", antiquing, gardening and traveling.

Alicia 's kindness, caring and quiet spirit were admirable qualities she possessed. She always expressed love and support for her family and friends. She was a committed and dedicated member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She served faithfully as the Finance Charmain for several years; working closely with the District and State Finance Departments. Her finance skills provided great leadership for the church community.

Her sorority sisters will remember her for her commitment to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc - Zeta Mu Zeta Chapter. Living the values of sisterhood, scholarship, service and finer womanhood very day of her adulthood. Alicia served 10 years as Chapter President.

After teaching Home Economics and coaching cheerleaders at Saint Augustine High School for three years, she became an Insurance Agent for Atlanta Life Insurance Company in Daytona Beach, Florida. She became a District Manager, moving on to Orlando, Florida and then to New Orleans, Louisiana. Later moving back to San Mateo, she worked as a bank teller at Barnett Bank, First Federal Savings and Loan Bank and Bank of America and due to failing health issues, her employment had to end.

As a cherished sister, friend, and grandmother, and great grandmother; Alicia, was the heart of the family and source of JOY for all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by Napoleon Benjamin Asia (father) and LeeElla Gwendolyn Gamble Asia (mother).

She is survived by her son Shane Damiel (Chandra)  Asia; her sisters Cynthia Olyemphia Asia and Gwendolyn Jeffie Lee Asia (Askew Vickers); Grandchildren LeShaun ( Mylese) Asia, Ormond Beach, Fla. Porsha Carr, Witchita, Kansas; Thylan Asia, Kissimmee, Fla.; Great -grand Children LeShaun Asia, Jr.,Sanaii Asia, Melisse Asia, Deaven Carr-Cooper, Aaliyah Carr-Cooper and Dekhari Carr-Cooper; her beloved Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Mu Zeta Chapter sisters and Amicae friends. God- Sisters Barbara Franklin (Tampa) and Mary Jones (Boynton Beach) & Lener Martin (Belle Glade). God daughter Audrey Keenon (San Mateo). Faithful Emmauel United Methodist Church Family. And a host of other relatives and friends.  And Palatka EMT team, HCA Ocala Medical Center, HCA Putnam Hospital and Haven Hospice Team your tender care will always be remembered.

Viewing & Visitation will be held on May 15, 2026, from 5:00pm-6:00pm Emmanuel United Methodist Church 700 Main St, Palatka Florida. A celebration of life will be held on May 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Bethel AME Church, 719 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida. Rev Ophelia Beier Officiating,

Interment: Old San Mateo Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Alicia's memory.

Her legacy will live on with her family, church, friends, sorority, the community and every life she touched. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. May she forever rest with God