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Latisha Jane “Tish” <I>Rowlett</I> Alexander

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Latisha Jane “Tish” Rowlett Alexander

Birth
Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA
Death
9 Sep 2021 (aged 91)
Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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October 18, 1929 – September 9, 2021

Latisha Jane Alexander, 91, met her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2021, at her home.

She was born in Medina, TN, to Joe and Jackie Rowlett (both deceased). She was the last of five children – Dorothy, Frances, Milton, and Brooks (all deceased).

She graduated from Medina High School.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jim Alexander, and their daughter, Cheryl Hobbs.

She is survived by 3 children: Jimmy Alexander (Sue), Lynda Dilliard, Sandy Wilson (Philip); eight grandchildren: Lauren Young, Jeffrey Partin (Jennifer), Zachary Alexander, Kelli Hobbs, Trey Hobbs (Erica), Shelby Dilliard, Lendy Gillespie (Ryan), Jordan Wilson (Sarah); nine great-grandchildren: Layla Alexander, Jayce Young, Jones and Jenkins Partin, Cathan and Cedar Gillespie, Xander, Arlo, and Ezra Wilson.

"Tish" was a devoted member of Ellendale Baptist Church for 61 years where she taught Sunday School and was committed to Missions education and support.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hosting dinners, playing games, and celebrating holidays. From childhood, she was an avid traveler and visited 49 states as well as Nigeria and Kenya.

Friday, September 17, the funeral at 1:00. Held at Ellendale Baptist Church, Bartlett.

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
October 18, 1929 – September 9, 2021

Latisha Jane Alexander, 91, met her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2021, at her home.

She was born in Medina, TN, to Joe and Jackie Rowlett (both deceased). She was the last of five children – Dorothy, Frances, Milton, and Brooks (all deceased).

She graduated from Medina High School.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jim Alexander, and their daughter, Cheryl Hobbs.

She is survived by 3 children: Jimmy Alexander (Sue), Lynda Dilliard, Sandy Wilson (Philip); eight grandchildren: Lauren Young, Jeffrey Partin (Jennifer), Zachary Alexander, Kelli Hobbs, Trey Hobbs (Erica), Shelby Dilliard, Lendy Gillespie (Ryan), Jordan Wilson (Sarah); nine great-grandchildren: Layla Alexander, Jayce Young, Jones and Jenkins Partin, Cathan and Cedar Gillespie, Xander, Arlo, and Ezra Wilson.

"Tish" was a devoted member of Ellendale Baptist Church for 61 years where she taught Sunday School and was committed to Missions education and support.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hosting dinners, playing games, and celebrating holidays. From childhood, she was an avid traveler and visited 49 states as well as Nigeria and Kenya.

Friday, September 17, the funeral at 1:00. Held at Ellendale Baptist Church, Bartlett.

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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  • Created by: Paula
  • Added: Sep 13, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232050415/latisha_jane-alexander: accessed ), memorial page for Latisha Jane “Tish” Rowlett Alexander (18 Oct 1929–9 Sep 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 232050415, citing Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Paula (contributor 47020109).