Reda Lynn Alexander
Reda Lynn Alexander
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Born August 7, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lena Fern (Cox) Sowder.
Reda graduated from Salem High School and later from Bellarmine College with a Bachelor in Nursing. She had been life resident of Washington County and was a member of Westview Christian Church.
On July 29, 1995 she married Perry L. Alexander, who survives.
Also surviving are 2 sons: Toby Sowder and Tony (Mickie) Alexander; 1 daughter: Kim (Kevin) Crady; 2 sisters: Janet (David) Bowling and Judy (Charlie) Nicely; 2 Brothers: Randall (Scarlet) Sowder and Kent Sowder; 7 grandchildren: Dustin Armand, Xavier Crady, Zane (Emily) Crady, Eden Sizemore, Taylor Alexander, Zane Sowder and Xander Crady and 4 great grandchildren: Greyson Russell, Anastasia Sowder, Pyper Sizemore and Nolan Crady.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Vernon Sowder.
Reda loved being a nurse, but loved her grandchildren more than anything.
Funeral Service: 10:30 am Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Winslow Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Wednesday and 9 am until the time of the service on Thursday.
The Family Requests Memorial Contributions to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude’s Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
www.stjude.org/donate
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Diana McNeely
July 2, 2025
Reda was a lovely person. Sending prayers for the family.
Angela Hawn
July 1, 2025
I know you and my mom will be dancing in Heaven!!! Praise God!!! AMEN!!!
Angela Hawn
July 1, 2025
Reda was a beautiful person inside and out!! Lord be with her, and her family! Sending lots of love and prayers for everyone! Love you Reda!!
Hope Trueblood
July 1, 2025
U were a beautiful person and u will be missed . So sorry for ur family's loss and u all are in my prayers
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