BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Dorothy ALEXANDER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 13, 2017.





Dorothy M. Alexander, age 78 passed away on March 12, 2017 in Nashville, TN. Preceded in death by her parents, Worte Bethel and Edna Earl Williamson and loving husband Roy T. Alexander.



Survived by son, Roy “Chip” (Vina) Alexander Jr.; daughter, Tammi (Ken) DeJarnette; two brothers, E.L. (Linda) Maynard and Gary Maynard; sisters, Elise (Charles) Banner and Peggy Jackson; grandchildren, Christian (Kaci) and Danielle DeJarnette, Kristen (Michael) Cox, Thomas, Adalynne and Kaitlynne Alexander and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.



Dorothy served as a Girl Scout Leader for many years, and enjoyed camping and the outdoors.



Celebration of Life Service will be March 16, 2017, Thursday at eleven thirty in the morning, Woodlawn’s Dignity Hall. Gathering of family and friends, Wednesday from four o’clock until seven o’clock at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, and from ten o’clock until service time on Thursday.



Visit the online obituary: www.woodlawn-roesch-pattonfh.com

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March 14, 2017

James Cole

May Christ's peace and comfort be with you in these days of grief and sorrow. May the Lord bless you and keep you now and always.

March 13, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29L11

March 13, 2017

My condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3

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