By The Atlanta Voice

The Atlanta community pauses to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Alyce Martin Ware, who passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Lowell Ware, co-founder of The Atlanta Voice, and the devoted mother of Publisher Janis L. Ware and Dr. Rhonda Ware.

A woman of extraordinary grace, compassion and resilience, Dr. Ware devoted her life to nurturing her family, uplifting those around her, and serving as a source of wisdom and strength to all who knew her.

A Life Dedicated to Education

Education was both her calling and her gift. Dr. Ware taught in DeKalb County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools for more than 40 years, shaping generations of students with her patience, knowledge and care. She served as a homebound instructor, bringing education into the homes of children who were unable to attend school due to illness or other circumstances, ensuring that every child had the opportunity to learn.

Her academic journey reflected her lifelong commitment to excellence. She graduated from Alabama A&M University in 1951 with a degree in English, earned a master’s degree from Columbia University, and later achieved her doctorate in education from Atlanta University—a testament to her determination and passion for learning.

Leadership and Service

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Ware was a committed leader whose service extended across civic, professional, and faith-based organizations. She held numerous offices throughout her life, including:

• National President, National Association of Media Women
• President, Atlanta Chapter of Media Women
• President, Homebound/Hospital Association
• President, Summech Development Corporation, Inc.
• Secretary and Public Relations Chairperson, Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)

Her leadership in these organizations reflected her deep commitment to education, media, community development, and faith.

A Legacy of Love and Faith

Her warmth was matched only by her unwavering faith and lifelong devotion to community. To her children, she was a guiding light whose love shaped their paths and inspired their own leadership and service. To friends and neighbors, she was a steady presence of kindness, generosity, and encouragement—someone whose words and actions left a lasting imprint.

Dr. Ware’s impact extends far beyond her immediate family. As the matriarch of a family devoted to truth, service and community empowerment, her legacy of love, dignity and perseverance will continue to live on in the many lives she touched and in the institution she helped strengthen.

The Atlanta Voice family extends its deepest sympathies and prayers to Rhonda, Janis and the entire Ware family. Dr. Alyce Ware’s memory will remain a blessing, and her spirit will continue to guide and inspire all who were fortunate to know her.

This article was reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Voice.