Alicia Ianthe Maduro

Alicia I. Niles‑Maduro was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Sunday, December 29, 1940, to Rehenia Christianita Titus‑Niles and Magnus O. “Mungo” Niles. She was raised in a close‑knit family rooted in faith, love, and strong values, which shaped the life she lived and the legacy she leaves behind. On November 19, 1965, Alicia entered into marriage with Godwin Maduro Sr. Together, they built a home founded on love, resilience, and devotion to family. Godwin preceded Alicia in death, but their shared life continues to be reflected through their children and the generations that followed. Alicia was a devoted and loving mother. She is survived by her children, Godwin Maduro Jr., Yolanda Maduro‑Parsons, and Juliana Maduro‑Thomas, and by her son Darryl Niles, born prior to her marriage. Through her marriage, Alicia also lovingly embraced the children of her husband—Carmen Maduro‑Olive, Kelvin Maduro, Felicia Maduro, and Eunell Maduro—accepting them as her own with grace and compassion. Alicia dedicated approximately twenty‑five years of service to the Department of Labor of the United States Virgin Islands, where she worked diligently in service to the people of the Territory. Throughout her tenure, she was instrumental in the coordination and administration of several workforce and youth‑focused initiatives. Among these, the Job Corps program held a special place in her heart. Through her work with Job Corps, Alicia championed, guided, and supported countless young people, helping them gain access to education, training, and opportunities that often proved life‑changing. Her commitment extended well beyond assigned responsibilities; she carried the program with care, perseverance, and a deep sense of purpose. The impact of her work was felt not only by the participants she served, but also by their families and the wider community. Although her contributions were not always publicly recognized, Alicia understood the importance of the work she did and often shared with her family the outcomes of her efforts and the lives that had been positively transformed. Upon her retirement, the Department of Labor retired the Job Corps program as well, citing the inability to find a suitable replacement to carry forward the scope of work she had shouldered independently, and the impracticality of staffing the role to match the level of dedication she consistently provided. Alicia was a cherished grandmother and great‑grandmother who found joy in family gatherings, shared laughter, and time spent together. She is also survived by her siblings, Allen A. Niles, Alfonso Louis “Butch” Emmanuel, Linda Emanuel Robinson, and Lela Sewer‑Neymour, along with many brothers‑ and sisters‑in‑law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. Alicia will be remembered as a woman of great virtue, whose life reflected unconditional love, strength, faith, and grace. She embodied the qualities of the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31, and her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched. Alicia I. Niles‑Maduro departed this life on Friday, March 27, 2026. Though she has been called home, her memory will forever remain in the hearts of her family and all who knew her. Mrs. Alicia's life will be celebrated with a memorial service at the Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home - Rockdale Location in Conyers, GA, on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 11:00 am. Friends and family are warmly invited to gather in remembrance of Alicia's remarkable life and spirit. Please express your condolences here on our website. Thank you, Granny, for a life well-lived and for the countless memories we’ll cherish.rvices entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory-Rockdale, 1999 Hwy. 138 SE, Conyers, GA. The Celebration of Life Service for Alicia Ianthe Maduro will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM. This service will be recorded and streamed live. If the event is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire event will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the event. https://vimeo.com/event/5870126

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Alicia Ianthe Maduro

December 29, 1940 - March 27, 2026