Johnnie Mae Alexander, 91, of Lawrenceville, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John David Alexander on August 8, 2013.
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She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; David and Melody Alexander, Jefferson and Linda Alexander; grandson, Jefferson Alexander, Jr.; granddaughter, Stephanie Alexander, and granddaughter, Katherine Alexander; sisters-in-law, Betty Alexander and Jeannie Alexander; brother-in-law, Gerald Cowie; nieces and nephews, Gennie and Bob Whitaker, Carol and Karl Frederick, Dr. Dale and Allie Hunter, Jr., Karen and Rick Wells, Jane and Vince Eggelston, Lynn and Ron Mikulka, Nancy and Dan Carlton, Natalie and John Faulkner, Tracy and Laila Alexander, Greg and Jada Alexander, Seth Alexander; other relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. Alexander was also preceded in death by her parents, John Vincent Alexander and Ora Weaver Alexander; sisters, Marie Alexander Cowie and Betty Jane Alexander; brothers, Robert Alexander and Wayne Alexander; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Dale Hunter; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, C.G. and Kathryn Alexander, Jr.; nephew and wife, Nancy and Reg Cowie.
Mrs. Alexander was born in Winchester, Tenn. on January 17, 1931. Her family later moved to Tullahoma, Tenn. She graduated from Tullahoma High School where she was captain of the Girls’ basketball team, Tennis Club, F.H.A., Commercial Savings Club, Historian, Girls State, Annual Staff, and Girls’ Sports Editor. Following High School, she studied at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute before entering the workforce. While raising their two boys, John and Johnnie owned and operated the OTASCO store in downtown Buford. Following that Mrs. Alexander spent many years working for Parsons in Duluth. For over 15 years John and Johnnie operated Goodlife Tours, taking many friends on adventures around the country and overseas.
The Memorial Service to honor and celebrate the life of Johnnie Mae Alexander was held November 20, 2022 at Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Adam Hilderbrandt officiating. Mrs. Alexander will be placed in the Columbarium at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, next to her husband, John David Alexander, at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Music Department at Lawrenceville First UMC in memory of Mrs. Johnnie Mae Alexander. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, was entrusted with the arrangements.
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