Alma B. Prescott nee Evans, second eldest daughter to Otis and Dorothy B. Evans was born July 29, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama. Named for her grandmother, whom she loved dearly, Alma spent summers learning to farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, fostering the agriculture taught to her through generations of indigenous sharecroppers.

Throughout her childhood, Alma traveled across military bases with her father, mother and sisters until she was 6 when they returned to Mobile. Alma was always considered the strong and sensible one among her five sisters. She was often the one they sought wisdom from growing up as well as the sister they turned to for advice.

The life of a Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother as well as a Surrogate Mother to many children, teens, and adults cannot be fully captured in a few words. Alma was devoted to her family and worked most of her life to ensure their health and safety. She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach even though she wasn’t a strong swimmer, during retirement you would find her trying to achieve the perfect tan in the summer while being a cannabis enthusiast.

A house fire consumed Alma’s childhood home in Boston. This house fire resulted in her cutting her education short to help her mother provide for their family. As a young woman she settled her early life in her Mother’s house at the end of Harwood Street in Dorchester. There she began raising her three eldest daughters and son. After her mother's passing, Alma moved her family down the street to 19 Harwood. As her older children grew, Alma found love again and birthed three boys and her youngest daughter. She cared for them there alongside her newly born grandchildren, many of them only a few months to years apart from her younger children. Alma maintained that she would take care of and raise any child that she was blessed with in her lifetime.

Never without a sense of adventure, Alma returned to Virginia where she reconstructed a rundown house into a home for 8. She returned to the homestead and raised her family in Brodnax, Virginia. Alma desired to provide the best for all of her children. She returned to school to receive her GED in order to improve her opportunities for employment. Alma loved to learn and passed this love of learning to her family. Many of her children recognize this as one of her proudest educational moments. As a result, she always tried her best to attend the graduations and special occasions of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Alma forged friendships that transcended space and time with Pamela Curtis, Wynne Blair, and Karen Howard. Her friendships spanned decades. Parenting never got in their way of enjoying life; camping, shopping, sewing, and going out. Through her work she gained more friendships where her coworkers became her second family. She was known for sitting in the back or grabbing a spot in a quiet corner so she could make jokes and share a laugh.

Alma reunited her family in Boston during the early 2000s. She worked for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as a Referral Coordinator before retiring. Alma could usually be found in her kitchen with several pots steaming and an oven prepped for baking. She was best known for her pancakes. She enjoyed tending to her plants and passed the joy onto her family. Alma was a seamstress, a crafter, crocheter and quilter; she labored with love for hours over unique pieces inspired by African and Rastafarian cultures. Alma loved to be surrounded by her family and friends; she guided them with her love, advice, experience, and laughter.

Alma was a Queen of All Trades: Activist; Artist; Crafter; Daycare Owner; Foster Parent; Medical Secretary; Certified Nurse’s Assistant; Nurse’s Aide; Quilter; Seamstress: Social Worker; Tik Tok Enthusiast; Best Friend.

Alma loved to be by the beach. She was a lover of music, laughter, and nature. She was an avid reader and maintained her family history through her own writing. Alma enjoyed her shows and fielded at least 17 calls a day on average from those she loved.

Alma made her final transition on February 24th, 2025.

Alma is survived by her husband Charles M. Prescott. Her children: Deannine and husband Kenter Lacet; William Wilson (deceased) and wife Wakako Wilson. Danielle and husband Gary Champagnie; Kiki Carter; Jumanne Prescott; JahB and wife Claudia Prescott; Ivi Prescott; Chakator “Chaka” Prescott; and NahJah Prescott.

Her Grandchildren: Mark Gainey Jr.; Akil DeCoteau; Ariel Champagnie, Sowande DeCoteau; Kingslea Allen; Khalfani Champagnie, Ashanti Alma Lacet; Nyree Carter-Parker; Chiaki Wilson; Isis Champagnie; Kasumi Wilson; Daason Carter; Ayana Champagnie; Alarie Prescott; Uriel Carter; Cassiel Alma Carter.

Her Great Grandchildren: Mark Gainey III; Aniya Gainey; Briana DeCoteau; Jahsir Martyr; Arya Belizaire; Sowande Decoteau Jr.; Axel Champagnie; Joyc’lyn Decoteau; Leani Allen.

Her Sisters: Joyce Balogun; Melody G. Cunningham

Her many gardens and crafts throughout Massachusetts; Virginia; and Jamaica.

Alma is preceded in her transition by her maternal and paternal grandparents; her parents Otis and Dorothy Evans; her sisters Adele (Evans) Jeremie, Dorothy “Elaine” Evans, Ava Cunningham, and her beloved son William Wilson.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS at 3 o'clock. Interment Private.