Eva M. Alexander peacefully passed from this life to her eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the age of 91 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1922 in Waco, TX to Eliza and Ocie Williams.
At the age of eighteen, Eva married Earl Hall and from this union they were blessed with six daughters. Eva and Earl stressed education and strong family values. Earl passed away in 1971 leaving Eva to continue their legacy. On December 30, 1978 she married Leon Alexander whom "the girls" lovingly referred to as Papa. Eva loved first and foremost her family. She truly loved young people and they often looked to her for words of wisdom. Fashion, decorating and her home were her passion, she always had "a project." She was a faithful member and servant of Bethel A.M.E. Church for over 50 years; serving as a Steward, Stewardess Board #1, Courtesy Committee and Retirees Club.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters; Vera Jones, Dallas, Texas; Gloria Wilson (Maxie), Saginaw, Michigan; Sherley Bowen (John), Mesa, Arizona; Helen Jones (Alvin), Saginaw, Michigan; Susan Hall, Phoenix, Arizona; Demona Hall, Saginaw, Michigan; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren, and many other family and friends.
Sharing in the celebration of Eva's life are her lifelong friend Virginia Sugg and special friends Marion Hardaway and Vida Rouse. She also opened her heart and loved as her children Beatrice McAfee, Sharon Evans, Patricia Butler and Bruce Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Alexander: a daughter, Earline Moore and two sons-in-law, Rev. W. G. Jones and Walter Moore, Jr.
The family wishes to express special thanks to the outstanding Heartland Healthcare/Hospice staff members, Kelle, Sarah, Shawn and Chaplain Doug. Additionally, a special thank you to her awesome in-home caregivers Tina and Silvia.
Sunrise:
July 16, 1922
Sunset:
May 15, 2014
Visitation
Date/Time: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Location: Paradise Funeral Chapel
Address: 3100 South Washington Avenue
City/State: Saginaw, Michigan
Phone: (989) 754-4826
Service Plans
Date/Time: Friday, May 23, 2014 - 11:00 A.M. (Family hour 10:00 A.M.)
Location: Bethel AME Church
Address: 535 Cathay Street
City/State: Saginaw, Michigan
Phone: (989) 755-7011
Officiating: Pastor P. David Saunders
Interment: Eastlawn Memorial Gardens
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