Holly Springs Funeral Home

Martha H. McAlexander

Martha H. McAlexander, 60, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Baptist Desoto in Southaven. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School, was chairman of the council on ministries, helped start the Mother's Day Out and Preschool programs and a longtime member of the choir and accomplished soloist. She was a supporter of the National Bird Dog Field Trial Championship at Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, Tenn. She was a teacher at Marshall Academy for over 20 years and a volunteer for numerous efforts throughout the community.

Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at First Methodist Church with the Rev. Doyle Mitchell and the Rev. Milton Whatley officiating. Internment is at Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs. Holly Springs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby McAlexander of Holly Springs; Joey (Elise) McAlexander of Holly Springs and Preston McAlexander (Meridith) of Hernando, Jeff McAlexander of Holly Springs; sister, Jo Ann Fortson of Panama City, Fla.; and grandchildren, Bobby McAlexander, Emily Kate McAlexander, Eva McAlexander and Will McAlexander.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pallbearers are Manny Burch, Tom Pittman, Jaky Hurdle, Mike Hurdle, Paul Burch, Bob Pittman, Lanier Hurdle and Frank Hurdle.

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. May 4 , 2012 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Holly Springs

 


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    • Tonya Brotherton--Secretary Bird Dog Museum
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    • 5/4/2012 9:11:35 AM
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    • We are so sorry to hear about Martha. She will be deeply missed. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.

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    • Jo Ann & Fred Sutter
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    • 5/4/2012 9:31:41 AM
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    • Dear Bobby and Family and Jo Ann and Family, Our hearts are saddened by the untimely passing of Martha. We are in disbelief of the aggressiveness of the disease. What an amazing woman Martha was; she will be greatly missed by many. May the memories you hold in your hearts bring healing and peace, and may God's love and comfort surround you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jo Ann and Fred

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    • Pattie Dickerson
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    • 5/4/2012 9:49:28 AM
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    • Martha was a fantastic person and teacher. She taught both of my girls, Jessica and Jennifer. I'm truly sorry for her passing.

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    • Beth Hanna @ Ames Plantation
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    • 5/4/2012 9:50:03 AM
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    • You are in my thoughts & prayers during this time. Martha was a sweet & special lady.

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    • David & Victoria Bailey
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    • 5/4/2012 3:19:21 PM
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    • Preston, we are both so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your and your family. Love you.

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    • Frank & Mercy Fonseca, Miami, Fl
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    • 5/5/2012 8:04:58 AM
    • Comment:
    • Our prayers are with you and your family, our deepest sympathy

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    • Knowlton and Betty Shaw
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    • 5/10/2012 6:40:14 PM
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    • We are sorry to hear that Martha passed away. Anytime we saw her, she was such a pleasant person. She will be missed by so many friends and those children at school and her church friends. Your family is in our prayers.