I, like most of America who grew up watching The Brady Bunch, feel like I lost a good friend on Sunday. Ann B. Davis, who played Alice on the late 60's - early 70's sitcom, passed away after a fall at her home in San Antonio, Texas. Alice was always there for the Brady kids, and in a way, she was always there for me as well, and millions of other faithful viewers. Every day, I could count on coming home from school, and Alice would be there, in syndication, in the kitchen, getting dinner ready, offering milk and cookies, and ready to solve our problems.
Laura Turner, of Religion News Service, writes that "Ann B. Davis had a long and varied career before audiences ever knew her as Alice on The Brady Bunch. But it was as a housemaid to America's favorite blended family that she became one of the most beloved television characters of her day, and for good reason. Davis played Alice with a deft mix of physical comedy, compassion, and practical problem-solving acumen. She was Dear Abby, Julia Child, and a Lucille Ball-esque character all in one."
Seriously, who didn't wish they could have Alice working in their home? While she never married, she made a full life out of her career, her community, and her devotion to the Christian faith. Rest In Peace, Alice; we know you will be happy in your Heavenly home :-)
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