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Obituary For Leila Mae Alexander

Mrs. Leila Mae Alexander, 93, of Phenix City, AL passed Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be 12 noon EST, Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holy Trinity, AL with Rev. Henry McGruder, officiating. Interment to follow in New Hope Baptist Church cemetery, Holy Trinity, AL. Visitation is Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Mrs. Alexander was born June 7, 1928 to the Late Meldon Lockhart and the late Leila Hill Lockhart in Russell County, AL. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Holy Trinity, AL where she served on the Usher Board, retired from St. Joseph Catholic Rectory for 50 plus years and attended St. Peter Claver School.

Survivors include her son, Lawrence Lockhart; daughter, Minister Evelyn Long (Deacon Roy Long); six grandchildren, Quasha Lockhart, Lawerence Lockhart, Russell Lockhart, Kimberly Pitts (Timothy Pitts), Katrece Long and Kiera Cofield (Minister Richorias Cofield); 10 great grandchildren; two sisters in law, Elizabeth Lockhart and Mary Ann Johnson; one brother in law, John Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews the relatives and friends.

Guest Book

What a beautiful legacy, ninety-three years! Mrs. "Nannie", as she was affectionally known, was an amazing woman. May the work she's done, speak for her. She served her community well. A dedicated employee who worked the same job for over fifty years, worked in her church in several capacities, Deaconess, Usher and Pastor Aid member just to name a few; and most importantly, was a mother figure to many. Her presence at New Hope and the community will be greatly missed. Rest well, Mrs. Nannie, you've fought the good fight! Reginald, Deneen Thornton and D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, Alabama.

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May the peace of God comfort you and take the sting of death from your hearts as only He can is my prayer for you. Much love from the Kelly family!

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