Name: Margarett Elizabeth Matthews Alexander [photo]
Residence: Glasgow KY
Born: 9 July 1913
Died: Monday, 26 Dec 2005
Widow of Robert Oliver Alexander
Daughter of James Allen Matthews and Lillie Belle Depp Matthews
Life-long resident of Barren County, member First Christian Church. Named "Mother of the Year" in 1966 and received the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen Award in 1971. Among her special committments was her devotion to the Glasgow Scottie Band as the designer and seamstress of the Scottish kilts. A devoted sports fan, she supported all Glasgow Scottie teams and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Served in church for many years as Cradle Roll Superintendent. She will be remembered for her generosity, love, wit, sense of humor and recollection of family history, especially her ability to tell a good story.
Survivors:
Children: Pryntha Alexander Hardenbergh (Murray) of Lexington KY, Patricia Alexander Nielsen (Chris) of Lexington, Robert M Alexander (Zara) of Glasgow, Judy Alexander Stokes (Bob) of Glasgow, Anna Margarette Alexander Wilson (Bobby Day) of Nicholasville, and Bobby Chapman (Joan) of Dalton, GA
Grandchildren: Meg Travis (Bill), John T. Alexander (Holly), Ashley Donovan (Derek), Andrea Nielsen, Erik Nielsen (Cristy), Nathan Day WIlson (Janice), Adam Wilson (Delena), Shana Langley (Michael), Allison Stokes, Russell Chapman (Michelle) and Rob Chapman (Jackie).
11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews
Preceded also in death by:
Husband of 57 years: Robert Alexander
Three brothers and their wives: B F and Bess Matthews, John T and Oma Matthews and James and Dorothy Matthews
Infant sister: Gladys Christine Matthews
Cousin: Fanny Depp Koellner
Two grandchildren: Pryntha Raye and Robert Aaron Wilson
One great-grandchild
Services: 1 pm Thursday, 29 Dec 2005, church, under direction of Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home, burial Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.
Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Tuesday, 27 Dec 2005, p. 2. |
