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Mildred Aileen Alexander

Graveside Service for Mrs. Mildred Aileen Alexander will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 3pm at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Tuesday, at Riverwood Family from 1:00-2:00pm.

Mildred Aileen Alexander, 88, passed from this life on April 23, 2021, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. She was born on May 17, 1932, to John Pinkney King and Mary Sybel Davis King.

Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker and a member of the Lincoln County Homemakers. She loved to sew and garden and was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; along with one brother, Hilton King.

Those left to cherish her memory is her husband of 70 years, Ira Van Alexander; sons, Ira Alexander and wife Anita, Tim Alexander and wife Debbie along with one daughter, Sherry McMurry and husband Paul; brother, J.D. King; sister, Janice Magee and five grandchildren, Emily Hunter, Brad Alexander and wife Mindy, Brittney Hicks and husband Steve, Tyler Alexander and wife Brittany and Shelby Alexander. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to Home of Hope for Children, P.O. Box 18496, Hattiesburg, MS 39404, or a charity of your choice.

8 comments

  • Comment Link Trudy Eckley Wednesday, 28 April 2021 01:37 posted by Trudy Eckley

    Sherry & family members; our hearts go out for you in prayers to our Lord & Savior; we grieve with you at a distance in miles; we did not have the privilege of knowing Mildred or other family members; Please accept our condolences & love to Sherry & family members. Love in Christ Cliff & Trudy Eckley. Kalispell, MT/ Etolin Pt. Alaska. Our prayers continue for those grieving & remembering this special Wife, Mom, Grandma, Aunti & friend..

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  • Comment Link Martha Rice Tuesday, 27 April 2021 08:22 posted by Martha Rice

    Praying for you and family. She was beautiful inside and outside. Cherish your beautiful memories. Talk of her often.

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  • Comment Link Steve and Jodie Sartin Monday, 26 April 2021 19:45 posted by Steve and Jodie Sartin

    Tim and family- we all adored your precious mother and are so sorry to hear of her passing. Much love and prayer through this difficult time.

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  • Comment Link Jeff Doremus Monday, 26 April 2021 12:06 posted by Jeff Doremus

    Tim, sorry to hear. Be assured of our prayers. My mother enjoyed talking to her at the Aspen.

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  • Comment Link Debbie Boone Sunday, 25 April 2021 13:30 posted by Debbie Boone

    So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  • Comment Link Mike smith Sunday, 25 April 2021 12:47 posted by Mike smith

    Tim so sorry for your loss.

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  • Comment Link Melanie Hinton Sunday, 25 April 2021 11:44 posted by Melanie Hinton

    Such a precious lady❤️
    I loved her and respected her. She will be missed.

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  • Comment Link Roma Delahunt Sunday, 25 April 2021 11:40 posted by Roma Delahunt

    Sherry, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from Roma and Curley

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