Mary Jane Alexander

Mary Jane Alexander obituary, Lawrence, KS

Mary Jane Alexander

Mary Alexander Obituary

Visit the Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel website to view the full obituary.
There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Mary J. Alexander, who passed away February 2, 2025, at the age of 69 years, at Medicalodges, Eudora.
Mary was born was born August 3, 1955, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Aaron A. and Mary C. (Phillips) Transue.
She is survived by her husband, Michael, and her son, Oliver Russell Alexander, her two brothers, Charles and James Transue and one granddaughter, Makenzie Alexander.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
Mary loved the greatest part of her life in Lawrence, and went to elementary school at New York Elementary, Central Junior High, and Lawrence High School. She had employment as an adult at KU, LMH, and Douglas County.
Mary was a kind and caring person, who loved her family and friends. For enjoyment, she liked to read books and watch movies, and she always enjoyed a good laugh.
The family suggests memorials in Mary's name to Medicalodges Eudora and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

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