- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life For Jimmie Lee Walker Alexander, Sunrise May 12, 1931, Sunset April 18, 2014, Saturday, April 26, 2014, 11:00 AM, In the Sanctuary of Holsey Chapel C.M.E. Church, 718 Eighth Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901, Pastor Jamie L. Capers, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-04-26
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Columbus--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Columbus--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Columbus--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Columbus--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Columbus--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Columbus--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Muscogee County, Columbus, 32.46098, -84.98771
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Jimmie Lee Walker Alexander. Birth date: May 12, 1931. Death date: April 18, 2014. Funeral date: April 26, 2014. Church: Holsey Chapel CME Church (Columbus, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_alexanderjimmieleewalker20140426
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_alexanderjimmieleewalker20140426
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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The family of Mrs. Jimmie Lee Walker Alexander is grateful to God for her life. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to each of you for your prayers, visits, calls, flowers, food, cards, letters, and other courtesies extended during the illness and homegoing of our loved one. Immense
gratitude is extended to Dr. Otis Tillman, Dr. George Miller Jr. , the ih Floor
ICU Medical Staff and Emergency Room Staff at Midtown Medical Center, and special caregivers Ms. Gail Alexander and Ms. Joanne H. Mason. May God in His divine wisdom bless each of you.
~The Family ~
When I come to the end ofthe road And the sun has setfor me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul setfree?
Miss me a little-but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me-but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone.
It's all a part ofthe Master's plan, A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick ofheart Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss Me-But Let me Go!
May we take this opportunity to express sincere and deep appreciation for allowing us to serve you during this most difficult
period. It is our constant aim to afford to the people ofthis community a service completed in all details andfaultlessly
executed with sympathy and understanding.
Most Respectfully,
Evergreen Ford Covington, Elbert Covington, Bobby J. Davis and Staff
PROGRESSIVE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4235 St. Mary' s Road
Columbus, Georgia 31907 Phone Day or Night: 706-685-8023 "A Touch ofDignity for Those Who Care"
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Sunset Apri/18, 2014
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Pastor Jamie L. Capers -- Officiating --
"I have fought a goodfight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
Mrs. Jimmie Lee Walker Alexander was born May 12, 1931 in Cusseta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James B. (Jim) Walker and the late Charlie Mae Gardner Walker. Upon moving to Columbus, Jimmie was raised by a loving and devoted aunt, the late Mrs. lola Walker Webb.
Mrs. Alexander was educated in the public schools in Muscogee County. She attended 5th Avenue Elementary School and was a proud graduate of the 1949 Class of William H. Spencer High School. Education was important to her and her wisdom far exceeded her years.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Holsey Chapel C.M.E. Church. Mrs. Alexander faithfully served as a member of the Stewardess Board and held membership in the senior adult ministry, Pillars of Holsey. She loved her church and served until her illness prevented her from doing so.
In 1950 she was united in holy matrimony to Charles H Alexander, Sr., and to this union six children were born. Jimmie was preceded in death by Mr. Alexander in 1972. Mrs. Alexander demonstrated the greatest example of unconditional love a mother could provide for her children, loving them all equally.
Jimmie was employed by Kirven 's and later by Gaylords, where she served as a manager. With an unwavering love for children, she joined the staff at Wynnton Road Elementary School as a licensed paraprofessional, where she later retired. Why retire? She continued the great work ethic instilled in her and in which she instilled in her children. She assisted the staffat River City Orthopaedics (her son 's office) with specific office duties on clinical days. Like a mother, she prided herself in doing an outstanding job, and lovingly "keeping the staffin line. "
Mrs. Alexander had a special gift ofhospitality and loved to cook. She loved music and she loved to sing and dance. Jimmie also loved to travel, especially with family members and her high school classmates, affectionately known as "The 49ers. "For several years, she was an active member of Zeta Amicae ofColumbus (an auxiliary ofZeta Phi Beta Sorority).
After an extended illness, on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, God called His precious daughter home. Jimmie was preceded in death by one brother, Mr. James H Webb, and one sister, Mrs. Martha W Turner. She leaves beautiful memories to cherish with four sons, Erskine Alexander (Clementine), Emory Alexander (Alicia); Arnold Alexander and Charles Alexander, Jr., all of Columbus, Georgia; two daughters, Ninette Davis ofNorcross, Georgia and Pamela Perkins (Arnold) of College Park, Georgia; ten grandchildren, Erskine Alexander, Jr. (Sabrina), Travis Alexander, Erica Simmons (Torrence), Jared Alexander, Kira Alexander, Tiffany Davis, Amber Davis, Charles Ryan Alexander, Lendon Alexander and Alexander Perkins; two great grandchildren, Amirah Alexander and Aja Alexander; one sister, Equilla King of Columbus, Georgia and a host of close relatives and dear friends .
The Musical Prelude The Processional Ministry ofMusic .. . ....... ... ... "Total Praise "...... .... ... Holsey Chapel Choir The Prayer ofComfort .................................. Reverend Reginald Williams
South Columbus United Methodist Church Scriptures:
Old Testament- Isaiah 41:10 . ....................... Reverend Chad D. Bryant New Testament- John 14:1-4 .... Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Solo ..... . ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . "The Lord's Prayer" ........... Mr. Tony Parkman Reflections (2 minutes please) As a Friend .......................................................... Ms. Brenda Smith As a Church Member .............. ....................... Mrs. Shiann Williamson As a Family Member ............................ Mrs. Brooksie W Cunningham Obituary (Read Silently) ........................................................ Soft Music Resolutions .......................................................... ..... Ms. Ebony Young Solo ........................... "Wind Beneath My Wings" ...... Mr. Tony Parkman Eulogy .................................................................. Pastor Jamie Capers The Recessional
Green Acres Cemetery 4185 Schatulga Road Columbus, Georgia
Mr. Eric Tuner ~ Mr. Timothy Tuner ~ Mr. Henry Thomas Mr. Jimmy Gardner~ Mr. Bernard Richardson ~Mr. Wentzel Stewart
Stewardesses ofHolsey Chapel CME Church
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The Repast will be held at the Holsey Chapel dining facility immediately following the Interment Service.