Mrs. Alexander, 89, of Ruth, ended her journey here August 22, 2021, at her residence in Ruth, MS. She was born October 8, 1931, to Robert Milton Brister and Carrie Amanda Boyd. She retired from Croft Metals as a foreman, but she enjoyed spending her time outdoors, fishing and gardening. Mrs. Alexander was a member of Calvary United Pentecostal Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Alexander; son, Steve Alexander; her parents; her grandson, Zachary Alexander; eight sisters, Della, Annie, Genevee, Laurie, Daphne, Melba, Dorothy, and Ruby; and five brothers, Emile, Donnie, Brenell, Edo, and James.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her son, Terry Alexander and wife, Terry;
three grandchildren, Shawn Alexander, Kim Barnett (Roy), Julie Dufrene (Zach); and six great-grandchildren, Abby, Travis, Kaylee, and Fisher Barnett, Emily Rangel and Kal Dufrene. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Mrs. Alexander, 89, of Ruth, ended her journey here August 22, 2021, at her residence in Ruth, MS. She was born October 8, 1931, to Robert Milton Brister and Carrie Amanda Boyd. She retired from Croft Metals as a foreman, but she enjoyed spending her time outdoors, fishing and gardening. Mrs. Alexander was a member of Calvary United Pentecostal Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Alexander; son, Steve Alexander; her parents; her grandson, Zachary Alexander; eight sisters, Della, Annie, Genevee, Laurie, Daphne, Melba, Dorothy, and Ruby; and five brothers, Emile, Donnie, Brenell, Edo, and James.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her son, Terry Alexander and wife, Terry;
three grandchildren, Shawn Alexander, Kim Barnett (Roy), Julie Dufrene (Zach); and six great-grandchildren, Abby, Travis, Kaylee, and Fisher Barnett, Emily Rangel and Kal Dufrene. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.
Family Members
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Della Estelle Brister Beard
1908–2001
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Annie Brister Lee
1909–2002
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Genevee Josephine Brister Dalton
1913–1943
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Emil Doyle Brister
1916–1997
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Donnie Royce Brister
1917–1978
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Laure Brister
1918–2003
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Daphne Marie Brister Sumrall
1920–2010
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Melba Brister Alexander
1921–1960
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James Roy Brister
1923–2010
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Dorothy Brister Calmes
1924–1996
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Ruby Mae Brister Dalton
1927–2014
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Brenell Brister
1930–2006
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Edrodean "Edo" Brister
1933–2008
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