DANNETTE ALFORD

1959 - 2017

DANNETTE ALFORD obituary, 1959-2017, El Paso, TX

BORN

1959

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Funeral Homes - Northeast - El Paso

4631 Hondo Pass

El Paso, Texas

DANNETTE ALFORD Obituary

Dannette Charlotte Alford passed away Friday morning November 10, 2017, with family by her side, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Dannette was born January 14, 1959 in EI Paso, Texas, the youngest of four children from the union of Chester A. and Victoria C. Alford. Through the guidance of her loving parents, Dannette accepted Jesus Christ into her life at an early age. Those teachings were instrumental in Dannette showing true love and devotion to her parents during their time of illness. Dannette and her parents were members of Mount Zion Baptist Church, attending regularly until their health failed them. Dannette's interest in track was discovered at an early age while participating for the Sun Queen's Track Club, led by Coach Benny Brooks. He would be influential in her future love for the sport. While attending Burges High School under the guidance of Coach Jane McCutcheon, Dannette would experience her greatest accomplishment. She set the state record in the 80-yard low hurdles. This record would never be broken and helped her to earn a track scholarship to the University of Texas at El Paso. Her favorite teams were the Golden State Warriors, the Dallas Cowboys, in addition; the color purple and eating steak and shrimp. She truly enjoyed listening to old school music and shopping for jewelry. But her greatest love was simply family and being with mom and dad while taking care of them. Dannette is survived by her parents Chester and Victoria Alford, sister Brenda Vanley and brother-in-law Lawrence, brother Chester "Buncy" Alford and sister-in-law Margret and sister Avis May and brother-in-law Kelvin (Kansas City, MO), a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close family friends. Dannette faced many challenges in life, but was able to remain strong knowing that she was truly loved. Visitation: 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Services: 11:00am, Monday, November 20, 2017 at McCombs Baptist Church. Committal Service: 1:00pm at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

Published by El Paso Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 25, 2017.
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I will never forget our childhood and high school days running track. In loving memory of Dannette.

Beverly McNeely-Feuss

Friend

November 11, 2020

To the Alford family:

I am heartbroken to have just learned of Dannette's passing. She and I entered the University of Texas at El Paso as freshmen in 1977. We were part of a small group of freshmen students in the dormitories that year that became a close-knit circle of friends.

This group included Denise Martin, Dwight ("The Juice") Madison, Emmitt ("Boogie") Berry, Dhana Watkins, and Alex. We all loved Dannette. She was beautiful, bright, funny, athletic, charismatic, and loved to dance. She is a part of the beautiful memories we created so long ago as young adults just starting on our new journeys in life in college.

Dannette will always be in our hearts and we will never forget her. We are very sorry for your loss.

Sidney K. Williams
Richmond, Virginia

April 30, 2018

To the Alford Family - I just heard about Dannette's passing, therefore my late but deepest condolences. May God give you comfort during this time of grief and may the soul of your beloved Dannette rest in peace.

Beverly McNeely-Feuss

December 28, 2017

Beauty never dies heart big as gold a bird may fly away but we can still remember its song family u are in my prayers

Janice Harris hill

December 13, 2017

Sorry to hear about the passing of my friend.My prayers are with you.

Louise Archibald

Mother

December 10, 2017

May God continue to bless you during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are that you will always put God first as you go through this time of bereavement.

Rev. Kenneth and Sis. Kathy Chappell

Kenneth Chappell

November 26, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I truly enjoyed working out with Danette during our sports years together at Burges. She will be truly missed.

Sincerely,
Charlotte Armstrong- McPhail and family

CHARLOTTE MCPHAIL

November 20, 2017

CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG-MCPHAIL

November 20, 2017

We are just heart broken that you left so soon, but God knows best how to decorate his garden with beauty and love. We shall keep the memory of you in our hearts forever. RIP for we all shall join you in just a little while.

James and Leola Hill

November 20, 2017

Remembering the good times we had, Our bike rides were the best!!! Rest easy Friend.. I love you always to the moon and back !! I can't thank you enough for your encouragement all those years ago. God blessed me with you !!

Tamara Winfree

Friend

November 20, 2017

To the Alford family, our continued prayers of comfort and strength during your time of bereavement. Danette's smile and warmth will be missed at Mount Zion.
The Hazzard/Williams Family

Debra HAZZARD

November 19, 2017

Avis and family iam so sorry for your lost, Dannette was a special lady and a good friend.RIH

Beatrice Pickens

Friend

November 19, 2017

Rest in peace Dannette! you are blessed my sister.

Gerald Woodruff

November 19, 2017

Avis iam deeply sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you and your family!!!

Bea Pickens

Friend

November 17, 2017

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4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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McCombs Baptist Church.

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Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

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4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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