Mavis Alexander

1922 - 2014

ALEXANDER, Mavis Alexander, Mavis Alexander Louise Peterson born July 11, 1922 passed away October 18, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born in Newark, NJ to Gilbert and Cecile Peterson. Mavis spent the majority of her 92 years in Dallas and at her home in Santa Fe. Mavis graduated from Highland Park H. S. in 1939 and Stephens College in 1941 with a degree in Art and Design.Mavis and her husband Bill were partners in Alexander Associates, R.E. firm. They traveled the world together and shared many wonderful experiences. She is predeceased by her husband, Bill, her parents and her brother Gil. She is survived by her sister, Norma Peterson Walker; her nephews Pete Peterson of Alpine, Russell and Scott Walker; nieces, Laurie Walker Hunt, Kristen Walker Wolcott and Karen and Nancy Peterson of Santa Fe, NM, and many great nieces and nephews. Honorary pall bearers are Ray Alexander, Tom Ewbanks, Joe Foran, Will and Bo Miller, Richard Titley and Randall Underwood. Pall bearers are her 5 great nephews, Jason Wolcott, Ryan Wolcott, Zachary, Chase, and Doak Walker and her great nieces Lindsay Wolcott and Rachel Walker. Memorial Services at Sparkman Hillcrest, Wednesday October 22 at noon.