Judy Doris Alexander Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Judy Doris Alexander, formerly of Kings Grant Court, 495 Signal Hill Drive, died April 4, 2008, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born November 6, 1942, to the late K.C. and Nettie Ingram Alexander. She was a graduate of Stony Point High School and attended Mitchell College. Prior to her disability, she was employed by Home Credit Company. She was a devoted member of Stony Point Baptist Church. Over the years, Judy enjoyed growing African violets, reading books on tape, visiting with friends, and learning to paint with watercolor from friend Muriel Travis. Those who knew Judy will remember her as a strong willed, courageous woman who loved sharing stories and could always make you smile. Memories of her will always be in the hearts of those she touched. A loving sister and aunt, she was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Raymond E. Milstead and George L. Johnson. Survivors include two brothers, Jim (Nancy) Alexander of Knoxville, Tenn., and Tommy (Jo) Alexander of Mooresville; three sisters Nancy Milstead, Shirley Johnson, and Peggy (Bill) Brendle, all of Statesville; three nieces, Paige Fox of Statesville, Margaret McHugh of San Francisco, Calif., and Anna Huff of Winston-Salem; five nephews, Ron Alexander of Knoxville, Tenn., Tim Alexander of Statesville, Joel Milstead of Mooresville, Michael Milstead of Raleigh, and Ligon Johnson of San Francisco, Calif.; nine great-nieces and nephews, Beau Alexander, Bryan and Kristin Alexander, Kristen and R. Michael Milstead, Noah and Nicholas Fox, Finn McHugh, and Will Milstead. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, April 6, with the Rev. Greg Barefoot and Rev. Phil Addison officiating. Burial will follow in the Stony Point Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at Stony Point Baptist Church. The family of Judy Alexander would like to thank Dr. Richard Adams, Dr. Carla Pence, and the staff of Iredell Memorial Hospital and the Gordon Hospice House for their compassionate care. God also blessed her with many loving and dedicated caregivers and friends. Memorials may be made to the Stony Point Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 198, Stony Point, NC 28678, or the Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

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Judy Doris Alexander

November 6, 1942 - April 4, 2008