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Roberta Alexander Obituary

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ALEXANDER, Roberta D. 79, of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully Tuesday January 17 2006. She was born September 28, 1926 in Charlottesville, VA to William and Heniretta (Moss) Dabney. Mrs. Alexander was a favored vocal soloist with the Dayton Philharmonic in the 1950's and a professor of voice at Wilberforce University and Antioch College. She was also the organist at Trinity AME Church in Wilberforce, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 50 years, Robert L. Alexander. She is survived by Roberta L. Alexander, Siebe Riedstra, Raymond Moore, Jerden Riedstra, Inez Riedstra and Denise Riedstra, Harro Van Dalen, Michael Moore and Jennifer Moore, Jelle Jan, Michael Jr., Lucas, and Noa. Funeral service will be held 1:00pm Wednesday January 25, 2006 in the JACKSON LYTLE WILLIAMS Funeral Home 322 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs; A Dignity Memorial Provider. Graveside service 3:00pm at the Dayton National Cemetery.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 23, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Marcia Murray Holstrom

August 10, 2020

So sorry to see this when scrolling through random people sites. Her daughter was my good friend in high school and, regrettably, we have lost touch.

Marcia Murray Holstrom

February 6, 2020

My best friend when I was a senior in high school was her daughter, Roberta. It was a transitional time in race relations in this country and many schoolmates could not accept a white girl having a black girl as a best friend. I was delighted that Mrs. Alexander accepted me as a friend for her daughter. She was a lovely lady with a beautiful home, a rich academic career teaching and a beautiful demeanor...her daughter, Roberta, who went on to become very successful with her beautiful voice, is equally beautiful and successful internationally. I lost my mother in January 2005 and know there is no time limit on missing our mother.

Neelia (Thompson) Jackson

January 26, 2006

I remember visiting the Alexander home in Wilberforce often when Toni and I were children.

Mrs. Alexander made me feel so welcome. There is a special bond between Wilberforceans that will never be broken.

May the family know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Leonard Butler

January 24, 2006

Drink To Me With Thy Eyes Only. The first and only song Mrs. Alexander fought so hard to tech me - I will never forget that. I had some good drinking days since that- but the best reward was the special times spent around a beautiful and carrying person. I will hold a special place in my heart for you!

Love always Leonard

John Jarratt

January 23, 2006

Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Anna, Jocelyn, Tommy and John

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