Alicia Eugenia White Bell

August 11, 2025

Alicia Eugenia White Bell (1943-2025) was a dedicated community servant who led a remarkable life marked by academic excellence, civil rights activism, and extensive community service in San Diego. After graduating as salutatorian from Paine College in 1965, she joined the Peace Corps and participated in the historic Selma to Montgomery march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Her professional career included 20 years as a Deputy Probation Officer for San Diego County's Juvenile Division, alongside entrepreneurship and volunteer leadership in numerous community organizations.

Who is affected

Alicia Bell's immediate family members, including her sons Charlton Shabazz and Damon Bell, and grandson Amir Shabazz
Her surviving sisters Cynthia White Parks and Rosemary White Pope
Extended family members including nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces
The Phillips Temple CME Church community
The Fourth District Seniors Resource Center
The San Diego County Juvenile Division
Community organizations she was involved with, including Encanto AARP Chapter #5417 and Ladies Involved in Vital Experiences, Inc. (L.I.V.E.)
George Stevens Senior Center where she served as a designer
San Diego Community College Continuing Education students and staff

What action is being taken

A celebration of life service is being organized for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Phillips Temple CME Church
Donations are being collected for the Fourth District Seniors Resource Center in lieu of flowers

Why it matters

Alicia Bell's life represents significant service and leadership in the San Diego community spanning multiple decades
Her career as a Deputy Probation Officer for 20 years impacted juvenile justice in San Diego County
She participated in a pivotal moment in civil rights history by marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Selma to Montgomery in 1965
Her extensive volunteer work and community service provided support to seniors, church members, and various community organizations
As an entrepreneur, educator, and designer, she offered skills and services to underserved populations, including providing interior design services to low-income seniors at minimal or no cost

What's next

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Phillips Temple CME Church at 11:00am
Donations will be directed to the Fourth District Seniors Resource Center in her memory

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint