Patsy Marie White Alexander

1944 - 2007

Patsy Alexander, 62, a retired nurse anesthetist, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at an Eastland hospital after a valiant, eight-year battle with illness after which she joined her God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Eastland. Burial: Eastland City Cemetery. Visitation: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastland Memorial Hospital, 304 S. Daugherty, Eastland 76448.

Patsy was an eighth-generation Texan, leader in the community, dedicated healthcare professional and, most importantly, devoted wife and mother. She spent 34 years as a nurse anesthetist in Eastland County, helping treat surgical patients at Eastland Memorial Hospital and other hospitals in the surrounding area.

Patsy was born Feb. 15, 1944, in Eastland to parents O.T. and Neva White.

On Aug. 11, 1970, she was blessed with the arrival of her first child, Lisa Gail Chick, now of Arlington. On Jan. 3, 1973, her son, Craig Preston Chick, now of Austin, was born.

On July 5, 1975, Patsy married Dr. Billy Bob Alexander, whom she referred to as the light of her life and the center of her universe for 31 years.

Her goal in life was to make things better, even when being the family's rock was most difficult.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, O.T. and Neva White of Eastland; and sister, Kay Straw of Eastland.

Survivors: Husband, Dr. Billy Bob Alexander of Eastland; children, Lisa Chick of Arlington, Craig Chick of Austin, Kay Hunt of San Angelo, Robin Harvey of Moran, Terry Alexander of Forney and Jodi Madden of Mansfield; her siblings, Odie White, Thomas White, Barbara Burns and Sue Williamson; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three uncles; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.