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MARCIA ALEXANDER Obituary

Olive Branch - MARCIA GAIL HALL ALEXANDER, 65, died Friday, July 19, 2013 at DeSoto Health Care in Southaven , MS, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Gail was born on August 7, 1947 to proud parents Lucian and Thelma Hall and raised in Raleigh, TN. She graduated from Nicholas Blackwell High School, Bartlett, TN in 1965. Gail was a resident of Lewisburg since 1988 and was a member of Lewisburg United Methodist Church. She was a former sales representative for Corporate Express and retired from Americare Home Health Agency as a marketing representative. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, husband and best friend, Ted Evans Alexander, sister, Betty Hall Rue, and brother, Donald Peyton Hall. She is survived by her brother, Solomon Edward Hall of Palm Springs, California. Gail will be missed by her extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Graveside service will be held at Blocker Cemetery, Monday, July 22 at 9 a.m., followed by visitation and fellowship at Lewisburg United Methodist Church at 10 a.m., with memorial services beginning at 11 a.m. The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers to be sent to the Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 8767 Byhalia Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 or the charity of your choice. Brantley Funeral Home (662)895-2310 www.brantleyfuneral.com

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jul. 20, 2013.
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Gail was referred to as First Lady "Barbara Bush" by her friends at Corporate Express. I have so many memories and stories of the time that Gail and I worked together while she was employed with CE. The phrase I remember her saying the most was "It can't get any worse" and she would tell me often that "Y'all are CRAZY". I would say its not me Gail! She would just say Y'all are All Crazy!

The time she came to work wearing two different shoes, but that wasn't a problem for Gail due to the many boxes of new shoes she kept in her trunk to keep Ted from knowing. The time she called into the office while in the lobby at one of the banks, she said Wanda, you are not going to believe what I just saw! She said a lady came into the bank and the ladies drawers fell to her ankles (and yes she said drawers - not panties) we both cracked up-only things like this would happen to Gail. Hearing her talk about Ted and the love she had for him and OH the stories that she would share. One I remember and have shared myself is the one where the dogs collar for the unground fence they had - had come off and Ted picked the collar up and walked across the underground wire, causing him to be shocked. Gail said it was all he could do to turn loose of the collar.

I will always remember Gail and will cherish the years that we had together. Praying for those that she has left behind!

Wanda Marion

July 22, 2013

Ed, Russell & Family,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Gail is in a better place and is no longer suffering. We Love You!

Margaret Schnepf & Family

July 21, 2013

I have known Gail all my life. We both were born in August 1947. Gail and I were best buddies all our youth, I have so many wonderful memories of us growing up in Raleigh.Thinking of her will always made me smile.

Johnnye Eure

July 20, 2013

Worked with Gail. She was a very lovely lady who loved her sales at Goldsmiths. Gail will be greatly missed.

Connie Powell

July 20, 2013

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