Alice Mae Hall Portsmouth, Virginia Obituary

Alice Mae Hall

On the morning of Saturday, July 24, 2021, Alice Mae Hall entered peacefully into eternal rest. She was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on April 28, 1928 and moved to Kingsville, Texas where she married Elgie Webb. To this union two children were born, William and Chester. Alice Mae later married Alford Hall, a Navy man, and by way of the military, relocated to Norfolk, Virginia in 1965. She obtained employment at the Norfolk Naval Station where she worked in the Employee Services Cafeteria Building W193 until her retirement in 1998. She was extremely well-liked by all patrons and well-known for her famous homemade rolls and desserts. Aside from work, Alice Mae enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and in the kitchen. She took pride in making some of her favorite sweet treats like banana pudding, peach cobbler, and apple jacks for her family and friends. Upon her retirement, she continued to put her culinary skills to use — playing an integral role in establishing Alice Mae’s Soul Food Café in Portsmouth, Va. and later Alice Mae’s Southern Cuisine in Norfolk, Va. alongside her eldest grandson, Terry. Through this venture, she shared her recipes with the restaurant’s kitchen staff and baked homemade desserts several days during the week like her lemon meringue and sweet potatoes pies — ensuring that each dish was prepared with love and made to perfection. Under her tutelage, the restaurant quickly became a Hampton Roads hotspot for locals and tourists and was featured in The New Journal & Guide, The Virginian Pilot, and several other local publications. In March 2003, Hampton Roads Magazine named Alice Mae’s Soul Food Café as one of the “50 Best Restaurants in Hampton Roads.” A strong believer, Alice Mae was a faithful and active member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served in the choir and on the “Happy Am I” Ministry, the Hospitality Ministry, the Senior Missionary, and Busy Bee Seniors. She also maintained an active and healthy lifestyle — driving herself to the local YMCA twice a week where she participated in water aerobics until her late 80s. Alice Mae was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Moore, and her brother, Willie Moore. She leaves to cherish her memory: her two sons, William “Bill” (Mary) Webb of Columbia, SC and Chester Webb (Doris) of Chesapeake, VA; five grandchildren, Terrence “Terry” (Kelli) Webb of Portsmouth, VA, April Webb of Los Angeles, CA, Dawn (Frank) LeBeaud of Chesapeake, VA, William, Jr. “Billy Jack” (Laura) Webb of Baltimore, MD, and Charity Webb of Alexandria, VA; seven great grandchildren, Reginald and Rose Lester, Mickala Lewis, Angel Briley, and Demi, Dreux and Dylan Webb; six great-great grandchildren, Jada Lewis, Reginald, Jr., Janyia, Areija, Aleija, and Anaeja Lester; three bonus grandchildren, Frank Jr., KaVaughn, and Shanaye LaBeaud; a special friend, Gloria Lowe; and a host of loved ones and friends.
April 28, 1928 - July 24, 202104/28/192807/24/2021
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On the morning of Saturday, July 24, 2021, Alice Mae Hall entered peacefully into eternal rest. She was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on April 28, 1928 and moved to Kingsville, Texas where she married Elgie Webb. To this union two children were born, William and Chester. Alice Mae later married Alford Hall, a Navy man, and by way of the military, relocated to Norfolk, Virginia in 1965. She obtained employment at the Norfolk Naval Station where she worked in the Employee Services Cafeteria Building W193 until her retirement in 1998. She was extremely well-liked by all patrons and well-known for her famous homemade rolls and desserts. Aside from work, Alice Mae enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and in the kitchen. She took pride in making some of her favorite sweet treats like banana pudding, peach cobbler, and apple jacks for her family and friends. Upon her retirement, she continued to put her culinary skills to use — playing an integral role in establishing Alice Mae’s Soul Food Café in Portsmouth, Va. and later Alice Mae’s Southern Cuisine in Norfolk, Va. alongside her eldest grandson, Terry. Through this venture, she shared her recipes with the restaurant’s kitchen staff and baked homemade desserts several days during the week like her lemon meringue and sweet potatoes pies — ensuring that each dish was prepared with love and made to perfection. Under her tutelage, the restaurant quickly became a Hampton Roads hotspot for locals and tourists and was featured in The New Journal & Guide, The Virginian Pilot, and several other local publications. In March 2003, Hampton Roads Magazine named Alice Mae’s Soul Food Café as one of the “50 Best Restaurants in Hampton Roads.” A strong believer, Alice Mae was a faithful and active member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served in the choir and on the “Happy Am I” Ministry, the Hospitality Ministry, the Senior Missionary, and Busy Bee Seniors. She also maintained an active and healthy lifestyle — driving herself to the local YMCA twice a week where she participated in water aerobics until her late 80s. Alice Mae was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Moore, and her brother, Willie Moore. She leaves to cherish her memory: her two sons, William “Bill” (Mary) Webb of Columbia, SC and Chester Webb (Doris) of Chesapeake, VA; five grandchildren, Terrence “Terry” (Kelli) Webb of Portsmouth, VA, April Webb of Los Angeles, CA, Dawn (Frank) LeBeaud of Chesapeake, VA, William, Jr. “Billy Jack” (Laura) Webb of Baltimore, MD, and Charity Webb of Alexandria, VA; seven great grandchildren, Reginald and Rose Lester, Mickala Lewis, Angel Briley, and Demi, Dreux and Dylan Webb; six great-great grandchildren, Jada Lewis, Reginald, Jr., Janyia, Areija, Aleija, and Anaeja Lester; three bonus grandchildren, Frank Jr., KaVaughn, and Shanaye LaBeaud; a special friend, Gloria Lowe; and a host of loved ones and friends.

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