Irving, Texas
1920 - 2002
Eloise Faith "Gracal" Alexander, 82, of Irving, Texas, a native of Morgantown, West Virginia, an employee of Woodward & Lathrop Department Store in Temple Hills, Maryland, before her retirement in 1983, died at home on Friday, April 12, 2002. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 14, 2002, 6-9 p.m., at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving. Services are scheduled for Monday, April 15, 11 a.m., at Oak View Baptist Church, Irving, officiated by the Rev. Wallace Philpot. Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, April 20, in West Virginia. Memorial donations are appreciated to VITAS Healthcare of Texas, Fort Worth Office, 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 600, Forth Worth, TX 76102 or Oak View Baptist Church Building Fund, 1004 South Story Road, Irving, TX 75060. Arrangements entrusted to Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, Irving, Texas.
Gracal was someone who holds such a special place in my heart. I will always consider her my "Gracal", too. I will always remember the wonderful times I spent at her home as a child where she treated me just like one of the grandkids. She had such a sweet and loving spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Jackie Howe
April 16, 2002 | Christiansburg, VA
To Sandy,
I want to express my sympathy for your loss. I know you and your
Mom had a close relationship and hope your good memories will remain forever. Steve
Steve Kailey
April 15, 2002 | Carrollton, TX
Eloise was a wonderful, giving person. Throughout the years that I knew her, I never heard her say a negative thing about anyone; and, she always had a smile on her face.
Eloise lived her Christian life inside and out. She was such a joy to be around, and a pleasure to work with on any project. I was blessed to have a friend as precious as Eloise.
I pray her family finds comfort in the knowledge that she is with her Lord in heaven, smiling down on us...
Ann Hayes
April 15, 2002 | Irving, TX
Eloise will certainly be missed by a multitude of family friends. I was blessed to have been her sister in Christ for several years. She would do anything for you if she could - always a "behind the scences" sweetie that loved to do things for others but never wanted to be recognized. She opened her home to the Single Adults of Oak View many times and even made homemade gifts for all her guests when she entertained us at Christmas time. I remember a trip to Branson on a tour bus when we...
Faye Fielden
April 13, 2002 | Irving, TX
Gracal, your home-going has left an empty place in my heart. I know that you are walking on streets of gold and in no more pain, but I miss you so much. You have been such a wonderful example of life lived in faith, serving God joyfully. I know that your welcome into heaven was grand. And I know that one day I will see you again. I only hope that until that day, I can live a life that you can be proud of. So you can say to Jesus, "see that girl - she's my granddaughter." I love you.You will...
Kim Newman
April 13, 2002 | Irving
TO THE GREATEST GRANDMOTHER (GRACAL) THAT EVER LIVED! SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. A PERSON THAT HAD NO ENEMIES AND KNEW NO STRANGERS. SHE WAS WILLING TO HELP ANYONE WHETHER SHE NEW YOU OR NOT. I LOVE YOU GRACAL AND WILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN SOMEDAY, PLEASE HAVE SOME OF YOUR SPAGHETTI WAITING FOR ME. HER GREAT GRANDSON ROBBY (RONNIE) ONLY NEW HER FOR A SHORT TIME, BUT LOVED HER VERY MUCH AS SHE DID ALL OF HER FAMILY. I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU!! MATT
matthew karnes
April 12, 2002 | Irving, TX
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
April 12, 2002 | Irving, TX
