BORN

1933

DIED

2014

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Donis Alexander Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 18, 2014.

Services for Mrs. Donis Jean Alexander will be held Saturday, April 19 at 2:30 pm at Duffee Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Ragland and Rev. Wayne Campbell will be officiating. Burial will be in Duffee Baptist Church Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alexander, 80, of Duffee, passed away at home Thursday, April 17. After four years of declining health, stricken by strokes, she died in the arms of her husband, R.E. Alexander, who lovingly cared for her. The family is comforted in knowing that Jean (Aunt Jean to her nieces and nephews) is now in Heaven with our Lord and with a perfect body free of stroke.
Jean and R.E. had a loving marriage for 63 years that set the supreme example for all marriages. They had a full life of work, travel and family but above all, Jean and R.E. were devoted to one another. They lived and worked in Jackson before retiring back to Duffee in 1992. Jean had a business career of her own in Jackson and did a tremendous job of balancing her career while supporting the many business and farming ventures of R.E. They hosted many family "get togethers" in their home where Jean always had something good cooked to eat. R.E. always ended those "get togethers" with his quote " Tell the ones you love that you love them every day, they may not be here tomorrow." Jean was a loving wife and good homemaker as well as a good cook.
She was "Aunt Jean" to 17 nieces and nephews who loved her very much and always enjoyed going to her house. She is survived by R.E. Alexander, her husband, and nieces and nephews,
William Boatner, Gary Boatner, Martha Skinner, Rodney Calvert, Stan Ward, Cassie Alexander, Lisa Huffaker, Tjwanna Torgerson, Vickie Poythress, Tony Calvert, Linda Beck, Jill Carlberg, Mike Smith, Debra Hayes, Marsha Timms, Rick Gilbert and John Gilbert.
Pallbearers will be Rick Gilbert, Tony Calvert, Rick Carlberg, Eric Gilbert, David Skinner, and Rodney Calvert.
Visitation will be Friday from 5pm-8pm at Stephens Funeral Home.
Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church.

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April 22, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

April 22, 2014

I know that you will miss that sweet wife until you go to be with her. We are sorry for your loss. Love, Frank and Bobbie Gibson

April 20, 2014

Lisa Huffaker

Uncle RE You always reminded us at family gatherings how important family is. We wouldn't always be able to get together, life is short. Yesterday as we laid Aunt Jean to rest, it was a reminder of that. However, today being Easter we are reminded that we serve a risen Savior and one day we will once again be with those we love! Uncle RE, may this bring you some comfort. We love you!

April 19, 2014

Dionne Wills

Mrs.Jean was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.

April 18, 2014

We send our condolences to the family of Aunt Jean Alexander. Uncle RE.we are sending our prayers and thoughts to you and to let you know how much we loved you both. Call if you need us for anything. To the sweetest couples that We knew. Calvin and Becky Alexander

April 18, 2014

FRANCIS HARRISON

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 18, 2014

JAMES HARRISON

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

April 18, 2014

Edith Anderson

Mrs. Jean was a wonderful woman always happy. I am honored to have known her for the short time i have and deeply enjoyed working for Mrs. Jean and Mr. RE she will be missed.

April 18, 2014

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