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Jean Alexander Obituary

Jean W. Alexander VIRGINIA BEACH - Jean W. Alexander, 76, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Sept. 7, 2010, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Highland Springs, Va., on Oct. 17, 1933 and was a longtime resident of Kings Grant in Virginia Beach. Jean was well known in the community as one of the oldest electrical contractors still in the area. Her business Service Electric Corporation of Va., was started over 47 years ago in Norfolk. The company is one of the most respected in the area and still in operation today in Chesapeake. Jean was a member of the Cavalier Yacht Club and also a member of the AGC. She was also a huge Redskins fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Alexander Jr. of 56 years. She is survived by four daughters, Jean Rodriguez and her husband Raul, Janice Rowley-Howard and her husband John, Judith Walsh and her husband Richard and Jacqueline Alexander; one son, James A. Alexander III and his wife Patricia; 15 grandchildren: Eric, Ryan, Nicholas, Michael, Jennifer and Keith Rodriguez, James A. IV, Jerry, Rachael and Elizabeth Alexander, J. Alexander, Jillian Rowley-Maloney and Jessica Rowley, Tiffany and Karen Walsh; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one surviving sister, Martha E. Wright and her husband Ernest of Highland Springs, Va.; and two best friends Little Bear and Daisy Sue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Church of the Holy Family Catholic Church, 1279 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. The burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. The family would like to thank Virginia Oncology; especially Dr. Burton Alexander and Jill Murphy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Virginia Beach SPCA or the Plaza Rescue Squad. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2010.

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Carmen Waldman

September 17, 2010

I was sorry to hear the news of your mother's passing. I have only fond memories of her. May God bring you (and all who love her) peace in this time of grief.
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Anne Franck Griffin

September 13, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Jean's passing. I wish I could be there to personally express my sympathies and love to all of you, her children and my cousins. You will all be in my prayers and know that Aunt Jean is no longer suffering and she is with Uncle Jimmy again smiling and looking down on all of you. My love to all of you.

Jody & Sue Johnson

September 11, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May God bless you and your family as you face such a great loss.

Lynn Kennedy

September 10, 2010

I always enjoyed speaking to and working with Jean on projects. She knew how to work in a male dominated business. She will be missed. Prayers to her family

Bob Williamson

September 10, 2010

Every beginning has an end. Though we all will eventually reach that end in life, the passing of Jean Alexander was no less painful. I lost a wonderful "BOSS", but most of all, a caring friend. I will always remember her as she was in life and will surely miss her in the work place. May you rest in peace and keep looking over us from that glorious place in heaven. We love and miss you.........

Margaret and Larry Norfleet

September 10, 2010

Was very sorry to learn of Jean's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

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