Mrs. Mary Helen Hollis Alexander, age 82, of Winfield, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at her residence.
Mrs. Alexander was born in Gattman, Mississippi on January 17, 1936 to Isiah and Virgie Lockhart Hollis. Mrs. Alexander was a teacher at Winfield City Elementary School for 28 years. After her retirement, she worked with Early Intervention of Alabama for over 20 years. Mrs. Alexander was a 1954 graduate of Sulligent High School, attended Auburn University, and received a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Alabama; she was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma teacher’s sorority, Gideon’s Auxiliary, Cosmopolitan Club and Studiosis Club.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ray Alexander, her daughter, Jill Satcher of Northport, sons, Tom Alexander (Cindy) of Havelock, NC and Chuck Alexander of Madison, AL, grandchildren, Jeremy Satcher, Daniel Satcher, Janie Alexander DeWitt (Vince) and Hannah Alexander and sister, Marie Hill of Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Alexander is preceded in death by her parents, Isiah and Virgie Lockhart Hollis, sisters, Eunice Mitchell, Hazel Wheeler, Florence Williams, brothers, Carl Hollis, Harold Hollis, and James Allen Hollis, daughter in law, Lydia Campbell Alexander, and sister in law, Sue Anderson.
To say that Mrs. Alexander will be missed is an understatement. She was known for her kind ways, her smile, her positive and affirming personality, her concern and care for others and her devotion to her family and friends. Her love for children was unmatched and evident through her 50 year career of working with children. Heaven is now an even sweeter place with her presence.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alexander will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Winfield First United Methodist Church. Earl Freeman will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be, Greg Guin, Tim Thomas, Eddie Posey, Anthony McCaleb, Roger Davis, Butch Ivie, Jack Russell, Sambo Butler and Jim Raines. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Early Intervention, Delta Kappa Gamma teacher’s sorority, Sandy Anderson, June Key, Linda McDonald, Sarah Moore and Jane Raines.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift of Gideon Bibles or a gift to the Winfield First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, P. O. Box 387, Winfield, AL 35594, may be made. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Alexander family.