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Josephine Alexander Obituary


Jan. 10, 1924 - Dec. 8, 2013 KOKOMO - Josephine Alyce (Mullett) Alexander went home to the Lord on Dec. 8, 2013. She was born Jan. 10, 1924 in Nappanee, to Levi and Mary (Yoder) Mullett. She graduated in 1942 from Nappanee High School, where she first met the love of her life and future husband, Kirby Alexander. After attending Bluffton College, she wed Kirby in Aug. 1944 at First Mennonite Church in Nappanee. Throughout her life she cared faithfully for her family and was a devoted and active member of her church and supporter of her community. Left to carry on her memory are her loving husband, Kirby, and their five children, Holly Bardoe, Columbus, Ohio, Bruce (Mary Jo Hardy), Okemos, Mich., Barbara Alexander, Kokomo, James (Gail), Niles, Mich., and Scott (Kimberly), Louisville, Ken.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, Ethan and Amelia Bardoe, and Tai and Baylee Crabtree. Friends may call one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thurs. at Grace United Methodist Church, Kokomo. Burial will take place in Robinson, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor's choice. The Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Dec. 11, 2013.
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Jim, my deepest condolence for your loss.

Michael Jacobs

December 11, 2013

Mom-what a beautiful woman both physically and in spirit. Yes- Elizabeth Taylor!

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