Charlene “Alexandra” Alexander, 72, died on Saturday October 15, 2016 at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. She was born on September 19, 1944 to the late William Gerald Alexander and Lillian Hughes Whited.
A celebration of her life will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday October 22, 2016 at her home on Dilton Mankin Road in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Ms. Alexander lived most of her life in Wilson County and was the co-founder of Jordan’s Catering of Lebanon, and most recently was a well-known Reiki healer and retreat leader.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Baxter Hughes Alexander; beloved grandmother, Maggie Underhill Hughes; and step-father, Billy Ray Whited.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristy (Jerry) Rizvi and two adored grandsons, Javed and Cameron; sisters, Margaret Alexander of Clarksville, TN, Geraldine Alexander of Lebanon, TN and Katie Greer of St. Louis, MO; brothers, Archie (Virginia)Alexander of Festus, Missouri, Tony (Dana) Whited and Jeff Eakes of Lebanon; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
The family would like to remember the kindness of her doctors, all the nurses, and her Tech, Monica, of the Oncology Ward at St. Thomas West Hospital, especially Drs. Dudley and Maxwell, and thank them for their gentle, kind and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas West Hospital Oncology Unit, the American Cancer Society, or Cheekwood Botanical Gardens.
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Carla Christenson
Kristy, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May God give you comfort and peace during this time. God bless you all.
Devaya
Your mother, grandmother, sister…Alexandra…touched the lives of so many people so profoundly during her life. She was a big light that made a big difference, and I expect her to continue to shine and be the angel that she is. My sincere condolences to you, her family. She will be deeply missed by us all.
Vickie Majors
Kristy and family, I continue to hold your family in God’s light, life and love as you go through this difficult transition. You already know how much your Mother helped others so you know she continues to do this on the other side which I call Heaven. She was precious to me and so many people. We all felt she loved us the most! : ) She is missed here on earth yet I know she is watching you and your precious son’s and all of her loved ones every day. Sending you much love,
Vickie
Tracie
I’m so sorry for the loss of a great woman with an amazing sense of humor, a talented writer, and love of life. She will be missed. Hugs and prayers to all that knew her, and those lucky enough to have met her. Many blessings.
Meredith Freeman
My sincere condolences to the family of this dear soul. I miss Alexandra so much, and think of her very often. She literally changed my life. I left my reiki session (which was so much more than just reiki) transformed, feeling light as a feather, so at peace, and like my true self again–hadn’t felt that way since childhood. She is a very spiritually gifted person with such love, grace, and compassion. Our last visit together was in July of 2016. At the time, I had no idea she was ill. She never told me. The news of her passing was a complete shock, and utterly devastating. I would have loved to pay my respects at her celebration of life, but learned of her passing after the celebration had already taken place. I’m forever grateful to have known her, and grateful for her help through the most difficult time in my life. It was the most beautiful healing experience. She’d sit with me at her kitchen table, and talk of meaningful things over a comforting cup of tea made with mint from her garden. Since she transitioned, she feels somehow like a fairy godmother or guardian angel to me now. May God always bless the family of dear Alexandra with unconditional love, divine strength, comfort, and guidance. Love you, Alexandra, and I wish we were chatting over some tea right now.
Warmest regards,
Meredith Ellen Freeman