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Earnestine Alexander

Passed September 18, 2020

Obituary For Earnestine Alexander

Mrs. Earnestine B.J. Alexander was born December 4, 1943 to the union of Jessie B. Rice and Addie Mae Rice in West Blocton, AL.

She departed this life on September 18, 2020.

She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mount Olive Baptist Church and served as the Secretary under the leadership of Reverend Pierce then later united with Mission Baptist Church.

She was remembered for her soul food cooking, her southern hospitality, and was well known for her famous Macaroni and Cheese.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie B. Rice & Addie Mae Rice; Daughter, Sharon Lynn Alexander.

Earnestine leaves to cherish her legacy and loving memories to: Husband, Lindsey Alexander; Son, Clifford (Theresa) Alexander Sr., Daughters, Cynthia Alexander and Margaret Stevenson, Debra (Albert) Adair, Cynthia Watson and Vanessa Jones; Grandchildren, Tameka Wilson, Clifford Alexander Jr., Alicia Stevenson, Nyquitta Knight, Ja’Breylon Woody, Quarticia Rudolph, Jermaine Jones, Sharon Alexander and a host of great- grandchildren, all of Gadsden, AL.; Sister, Carol Rice of Boston, Mass.; Aunt, Sarah Lee Hill of West Blocton, AL. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Public viewing will be held from 5-7, Friday, September 25, 2020 Funeral services will be Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Mission Baptist Church at 1:00 pm. Pastor Grady E. Robinson Jr., Eulogist Burial: Crestwood Cemetery

We ask that if you attend services please wear a face mask

Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home 256-549-0004


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The Gray and Simpson family sending Love and prays your way. So sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing someone your Love dearly but Jesus will give you peace. You will Laugh and smile again again.

Another soldier has taken her Wings...Stein fought a hard fight and when she called me a month or so ago, her last words were, "I Love You!" I never thought I would not get a chance to see you again,, but GOD needed you more. With that Beautiful Lady, I am at peace that you are now resting well in HIS Arms. To my extended family, our prayers and condolences to you all and may you find peace, strength and comfort in CHRIST

Praying for the Alexander Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to bless and keep you all. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. With LOVE. Brenda Williams & Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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