Melvine Alexander
Melvine Alexander
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Born in Shellman, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of Walter Jenkins and Evelena Clayton and had been a Springfield resident since 1976. A treasured member of New Life Calvary Baptist Church and a true "willing worker," Sister Melvine was a Missionary, a Deaconess, a church usher, and also served on the Pastor's Aide.
Predeceased by her husband of 67 years Hubert Alexander Sr., a son Timothy Alexander, her brother Will Jenkins, a sister Martha Crapps, and a grandson Karmari Alexander, she is survived by five sons, Henry Baldwin (and wife, Wanda), Hubert Alexander Jr. (and wife, Marilyn), Curtis Alexander (and wife, Shawn), James Alexander, and Christopher Alexander; three daughters, Evelena Alexander, Patricia Alexander, and Lisa Alexander; two sisters, Marie Grean and Marjorie Jenkins; two god-daughters, Emae Crapps and Mary Natteal; 35 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives; as well as several best friends who will all cherish her memory.
The calling hour is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at New Life Calvary Baptist Church, 981 Wilbraham Road, followed by funeral services at 11. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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