BORN

1928

DIED

2016

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Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street

Gary, Indiana

Lula Alexander Obituary

Lula Mae Alexander made her transition on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Gary, IN. She was born on January 4, 1928 in New Albany, MS, to the parents of John and Erion Turner. Mother Alexander confessed hope in Christ and always taught godly principles to her children. She leaves to cherish her memory children; Dwaine (Sonya) Lafayette, IN; Keith (Marilyn) Gary, IN; Alice (Robert) Freeman Jr., Alicia (Richard) Abram of Gary, IN; Dorothy (John) Trice Jr., Hammond, IN, Erion (Tony) Skinner Sr., Albq., NM and Camilla (the late Marc) Cannon, Atlanta, GA; daughter in law Jeanette Alexander, Jackson, TN; sisters: Cora Johnson, Valpo., IN, Laura Turner and Margaret (Dave) Harmon of Gary, IN. Services will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Smith and Bizzell Funeral Home, 4209 Grant St., Gary, IN. Wake will be held at 10:00 AM followed by Service at 11:00 AM.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 24, 2016.
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Dear Cousin Richard, Cousin Alicia, and Family,

I am thinking of you and praying for you and the entire Alexander Family.

Take comfort in knowing that there are so many people who care about you, and God is always with you. God's love and peace will surround you at this difficult time.

God Bless You
Love,
Cousin Vivian

Vivian Bell

August 1, 2016

Sending Prayers & Love Your Way❤❤❤II'm So Sorry For Your Lost.

July 29, 2016

God blessed our family with the life of Aunt Mae! Praying that God will keep her family strong and that the great memories outweigh the times of sorrow. Much love to all my cousins.

Nina Hunter

July 28, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

July 28, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. May you have peace in your heart knowing she is resting in peace.
May God be with you and your family.

Theda Porter

July 27, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Alexander family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Carla

July 26, 2016

Dot & Family,

May the Lord bless you all with peace and comfort your hearts. It's hard for many of us to understand when we lose a loved one, but know that your mom is in a better place now and she is not suffering anymore. I will keep your entire family in prayer.

Blessings,
Vanessa.

Vanessa Berry

July 26, 2016

Larry Turner

July 26, 2016

Mama, You will always be in my heart!!! I miss you so much, this hurts so bad!..Love You Always ....Shawn

July 26, 2016

Thank our heavenly father for you. A true women of God. I am very greatful for the times I had with my great aunt. You are the most graceful women I've known.

Jacquetta Crump

July 25, 2016

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the words at Philippians 4:6,7 help comfort you during this difficult time.

David and Althea

July 24, 2016

Sorry for your loss. The Bible can give us comfort. Matthew 5:4.

July 24, 2016

I love you, Grandma!!!!!

Ebonie Trice

July 24, 2016

Grandma you will be missed so much. It was a honor and blessing to have you in my life. You was stern when you needed to be and loving when I needed it most. I just want you to know that your teachings will live on in the family forever. I love and miss you so much.
R.I.H

Torey and Valarie Alexander

July 24, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

July 22, 2016

I was sorry to read about your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family during this difficult time.

July 22, 2016

I was sorry to read about your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family during this difficult time.

July 22, 2016

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