Agnes Alexander's Obituary
Agnes Alexander Obituary
Agnes (Smith) Alexander was born December 7, 1929 to Deotis and Ethel Smith. She was the seventh child born to these parents. She was born in Americas, Ga. She confessed her hope in Christ and was baptized in 1939 and became a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
She moved to Illinois in 1943 and attended Washington Jr. High School in Chicago Heights, IL. Later, she moved to Chicago and attended Wendel Phillips High School. She continued high school in Altgeld Gardens, which was at the time named Corliss High. In 1947, she married James (Bill) Alexander and moved back to Chicago Heights. To this union, eight children were born. She became a member of Union Evangelist Church in Chicago Heights and she served on the Usher Board for many years.
In 1974, she moved to Harvey, IL and united with South Suburban MB Church under the leadership of Rev. Z. L. Debney. Later she joined Berean Christian Center under Pastor Ira McDowell. After the age of 50, she went back to school and became a CNA.
She leaves to cherish her going away, five daughters: Linda Perry and Carol (Bobby) Washington of Harvey, IL. Stephanie Alexander of Dixmoor, IL. Krystle Alexander of Hammond,IN and Sheila Alexander of Chicago, IL. Three sons, Randy (Debbie) Alexander of Olympia Fields, IL., Victor (Deanna) Alexander of Hammond, In. and Donte Alexander of Harvey, IL. Four Daughter-in-Laws: Geraldine Alexander of Bellwood, IL., Robbie Alexander of Ohio, and Shirley-Sherry Ann Alexander of Harvey, IL., Ledora Lane of Markham, IL., and one sister, Catherine Clark of Jackson, MI. Special daughter, (Thelma) Tweety Riley,Ophelia Beard and Ida Israel, and because of her good heart, she became a fostor mother to many. Agnes, had over 35 Grandchildren, 46 Great Grandchildren, and 14 Great-Great Grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, James in 1974. Sons, Timothy, Kenneth, Alfred and John. Her Mother and Father, two sisters, three brothers and a dear Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law. Agnes was affectionately called (NaNa), not only by her grandchildren, but by everyone that knew her. She was the kind of person that everyone gravitated to. She had a big heart that allowed her to help anyone that needed a place to stay and something to eat.
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