Nellie "Jean" Alexander's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Marshall, Texas

Nellie "Jean" Alexander

August 29, 1936 - September 26, 2025 (89 years old)

Marshall, Texas

Nellie "Jean" Alexander's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Marshall, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downs Funeral Home

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Nellie "Jean" Alexander

August 29, 1936 - September 26, 2025 (89 years old)

Marshall, Texas

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Nellie Alexander Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 26, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Nellie Alexander of Marshall, Texas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Nellie Alexander or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As Nellie departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Nellie. Though Nellie may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cade Cromer and Lily Belle Townsend; and her husbands, George Martin Williams and Francis Alexander. She is survived by: her children, Delilah Alexander, Betty Jean Slack, Jennifer Lackey and Wayne Williams Sr.. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downs Funeral Home



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Tue

Sep 30

Visitation

Downs Funeral Home
4608 Elysian Fields Rd, Marshall, TX 75672

Wed

Oct 01

Graveside service

Scratch Eye Cemetery

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