MRS. ALICE FRANCES WOODS ANDERSON – Age 86, of Dalton, GA passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born June 16, 1939 to her late parents, James Woods, Sr. and Helen Watkins Woods. Alice attended Dalton Junior College where she obtained her Associates Degree. She was employed by Fredrick Street Daycare Center and Whitfield Daycare Center where she worked as a Director, and later retired from the Friendship House. Alice was a faithful member of Bethel AME Church where she served on the Stewardess Board.

In her youth she enjoyed playing softball over at the Mack Gaston Community Center. She also loved to listen to her soul and gospel music, crafts, shopping, and spending time with children and caring family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nowell Perry Anderson; parents, James Woods, Sr. and Helen Watkins Woods; sister, Irma Gene Heard; brothers, James Woods, Robert Woods, and Thomas Woods; nieces, Alicia Jackson and Yolunda Joyner; nephews, Stephen Thurman, Maurice Woods, and Anthony Woods

Those left to remember Alice’s memories are her three devoted sons, Reginald (Deborah) Harris, Michael Harris, and Eric Finley; grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Jewell (Charles, Jr.) Gwynn, Vivian (Bobby) Campbell, and Gloris Woods; bonus children and God Children; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Bernard C. McNair, Eulogist and Co-Pastor Joanna McNair, Presider. Her remains will lie in state on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Interment will take place Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.