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Obituary For Gloria James Alexander
Gloria Alexander, 78, passed Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Coolspring Baptist Church with Rev. F. Mack, pastor; Rev. Eddie C. Johnson officiating/eulogist. Burial to follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public viewing is 12:00-5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Gloria James Hightower Alexander was born to the late Rachel Watson Denson and the late James Hightower on December 21, 1945, in Montgomery, Alabama. Her beloved siblings, Gwendolyn (Denson) Franklin and Joe Ree Denson, followed in the years shortly thereafter. Gloria accepted Christ at an early age and considered Cool Springs Baptist Church her church home. She was educated in the Alabama Public School System, where she met the young man who became her husband, Charles Alexander, Sr. They both graduated from Glenville High School in Glenville, Alabama. They married on June 21, 1970, and later moved to Columbus, Georgia, to build their life together. From this union, two children were born: Charles Alexander Jr. and Shauna Jurae (Alexander) Rowland. Gloria graduated from Troy State University, ultimately earning a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from that institution. Her professional work focused on helping others and giving back to public school systems in both Georgia and Alabama. She retired from the Russell County School District as a Guidance Counselor. Gloria held membership in the Order of the Eastern Star. She later became a proud Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Gloria made her transition on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 78. Gloria will be remembered for loving fiercely and giving freely. She will also be remembered for her expert ability in the kitchen. Cooking was her love language. If she cooked for you, it meant that she loved you; if she shared a recipe, you were one of her favorites. It was her delight to watch you become physically and emotionally nourished by her delicious food. Cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, cracklin' bread, pound cake, hummingbird cake, red velvet cake, chocolate cake (with frosting oozing down the center), monkey bread, all kinds of cookies, zucchini bread, carrot cake, million dollar pie, sweet potato pie, pecan pie, fried collard greens, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, potato salad... not to mention entrées. Everything that left her kitchen was exceptional. If you are smiling in remembrance right now, be at peace knowing that she loved you and is smiling down upon you.
She leaves to forever cherish her memory: her husband of 54 years, Charles Alexander, Sr.; her two children, Charles Alexander, Jr. and Shauna Jurae (Alexander) Rowland (and son-in-law Nathan Rowland); her two siblings, Gwendolyn Franklin (husband Terry Franklin) and Joe Ree Denson; her two adored grandchildren, Elise Victoria Rowland and Michael Nathaniel Rowland; first cousins: Dee Dee, Jeri, Carol, the late Milledge Jr., Sherry, Lynn, Tammy, Derwin, Sheila, Maurice, the late Jean, Brenda, Johnny, Billy, the late Joe Jr., Quan (Johnny Watson), Larry, the late Aretha, the late Malcolm, the late Joann, Daniel, the late Dan, Renee, Stacy, Kevin, Joseph, and Reggie; and a host of extended cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends from across the country.
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Michelle Alexander Smith sent The Peace Lily for Gloria James Alexander - August 17, 2024
Aunt Gloria, Thank you for blessing us with your love and giving spirit. Prayers of comfort to you, Uncle Charles, Charles Jr., and Shauna. Love, Michelle Alexander Smith & Family
Lisa Dupree sent Red and White Floor Basket for Gloria James Alexander - August 17, 2024
To My Dear Friend (and First Friend) in Columbus.
You will always be in our hearts!
The Dupree's Judi, Lisa & Logan
Peace Lily was sent for Gloria James Alexander - August 16, 2024
Deepest sympathy to the family. I just found out this evening. Gloria was such a sweet person. She could really cook. She will always hold a special place in my heart. We work together at Oliver Elementary. Vivian Covington
My deepest and Heartfelt condolences to the Family during this lost, this is Cousin Tore, Gloria always treated me like her own son when ever I came to visit them, and one of my fondest memories like most everyone would say is her awesome food, she was always happy to cook for you... you're always in my heart and thoughts, Love you ❤️❤️❤️
My deepest sympathy. Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Gloria Alexander. Very kind and caring person with a beautiful spirit. Rest in Peace. Praying for comfort and strength for your family. Vanessa Evans
My deepest sympathy. Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Gloria Alexander. Very kind and caring person with a beautiful spirit. Rest in Peace. Praying for comfort and strength for the family. Vanessa Evans
My deepest sympathy. I pray 🙏 that the peace of God that passes all understanding be with all the family. Love you guys. Arlington
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. may God keep and bless you all.
Sending my condolences 💐and prayers🙏🏽 to Charles and the entire family. Continue to stay in prayer cherish one another and all the memories you shared. Continue to trust and depend on God. Ms. Jannie L. Harris
To Deacon Alexander and family, I had the privilege to met Mrs. Alexander when she was employed with Russell County Schools at Oliver elementary as a Counselor. I remember her as a humble, loving and caring person. She greeted me with a smile every time we met. we pray that the precious memories will comfort you in the days ahead. We are praying with you.
My deepest condolences to the family. Gloria is a former colleague and we shared many conversations and laughs together. May she rest in Heavenly peace. Norma Amadeo-Hood
My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family. I have nothing but fond memories of my beautiful cousin Gloria. I always admired her love for family, her willings to engage with others regardless to age, her wisdom and her gift for cooking. Whenever my family would visit our family in the South, stopping at cousin Gloria's for a basket of fried chicken and homemade goodies was always a part of the Itinerary...I still remember her making homemade ice cream before one of our departures. Over the years Gloria and I would sometimes call one another, I remember one of our last conversations was me asking her the recipe for the homemade biscuits that she and my Mom (Mattie) use to make...I would often tell Gloria that she should write a recipe book, well during this conversation she told me that she did. Thank you Gloria for impacting my life...in my heart is where I'll keep you. I love you, Sherry McCaster-Loury.
Forgot to mention my name in our memeory Dusscell (Cousin Jerri) ♡♡
When we were children Gloria would come and visit us we knew we didn't have to worry about any children picking on us, because Gloria would make sure that no one would bother us, she would come up with jokes that no one else could think of she would have you cracking up, she was the only one that would call me by my nickname that I had when I was a kid Dusscell, she would ask me often did it bother me and I said no it was a term of endearment actually it was special because no one else would call me that except for her and we all knew that she could cook really good she told me that the reason her food tastes so good because she would double the recipe and she said if anyone asks for your recipe give it to them but don't tell the secret ingredient
My heart aches to hear this news. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great person who enjoyed cooking and making others laugh. Mrs. Alexander will be missed by many. Much Love, Tara Johnson
Sorry to hear about the passing of your love one praying for your family Arthur Beasley
My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Alexander. She was a kind and loving person with a beautiful spirit. Rest in Peace Mrs. Alexander,you will truly be missed. Sincerely, Shamicia Rutledge
Deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of Gloria Denson who will be missed by all who knew her. Praying for her family whom she loved very much. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family. Rest in peace dear Gloria, weloe you but God loves you best.
Billy J & Ann T Porter, Columbus, Georgia
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