Alma Brazier Webb's Obituary
Alma Lucille Brazier Webb, a Dunedin, Florida resident, died at Mease Life on December 8, 2024. Alma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Wallace; her parents, Richard and Dola Brazier; and her brother, James Brazier. She is survived by son, Mitchell Webb (Gayle) of Dunedin; daughter, Marti Slay (Dave) of Trussville, Alabama; grandchildren, Angela Webb, Nathan Webb (Christi), Gavin Slay, and Emma Farris (Joseph); one great grandchild, Lee Webb; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
Wife, mother, aunt, friend, and child whisperer, Alma was a gift to all. One of her nephews said she was “one of the loveliest human beings in the world, and I dare anyone to try to prove me wrong!” Her ability to love freely and share it without hesitation was a hallmark of who she was and how she lived her life. She was “Florida Mom” to people far and wide who were the beneficiaries of her wisdom and unconditional love.
Born in Putnam County, Florida, on Feb. 7, 1932, Alma graduated at the top of her class from Fernandina Beach High School in 1949, then moved to Washington D.C. to take a clerical position with the FBI. She joined National Baptist Church, where she met the love of her life, Wallace Webb. Together they lived in D.C., Rochester, New York, Cincinnati, Newark, and Parma, Ohio, before returning to their native Florida. After living in St. Petersburg for two years, they settled in Dunedin, where they stayed for more than 50 years.
Alma loved children, and she could calm any baby or make the most recalcitrant child behave, often with only a look. In Ohio, she and Wally were foster parents for newborns waiting to be placed for adoption. Several years after she moved to Florida, she worked as a teacher’s aide, eventually earning her AA in early childhood education from St. Pete Junior College. She went to work at Town and Country Preschool, where she loved and guided the lives of dozens, perhaps hundreds, of children (and often theirs parents) through the years.
She was a connector of people, staying in touch with other students from Wally’s seminary days, former neighbors and friends in the various cities where they had lived, and family members near and far. She remembered birthdays and anniversaries and acknowledged them religiously.
A person of great faith, Alma was a full and committed member of several churches throughout her life, including Faith Presbyterian Church of Dunedin. Just as she did everywhere she went, Alma made lifetime friends at Faith, many of whom became adopted family members.
Alma was a child of the Depression, and as a result, she abhorred waste. She felt it was a sin to throw away food and could wash and reuse a piece of aluminum foil like no one before or since. She was an advocate of reduce, reuse, and recycle before it was a thing. While she may have been stingy with her use of resources, however, her generosity of spirit was unmatched. What was hers was only for safekeeping; she shared unflinchingly with all who were in need.
She never walked a picket line or carried a protest sign, but Alma was a fierce advocate for justice and equality. Rooted in her deep faith, she preferred to champion her causes with a personal and strong conviction that never wavered nor left anyone in doubt as to her beliefs.
She was best friend to scores of people, advisor, confidant and adopted mother to any and all in need of her love. She was deeply loved in return and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service celebrating Alma’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Trinity Presbyterian Clearwater, 2001 Rainbow Dr., Clearwater, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Presbyterian Church Webb Scholarship Fund, Empath Suncoast Hospice, or the charity of your choice.
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