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Ruth Alexander Obituary
SALISBURY - Ruth Sides Alexander, 97, of Salisbury, moved into her Father's House on Jan. 23, 2014, after suffering a stroke Jan. 11.
She was the devoted wife of Charlie Parks "Babe" Alexander for 52 years before his death in 1986.
She was born April 6, 1916, to the late Aaron Hall Sides and Isabelle Howell Sides of Kannapolis. One granddaughter, Mary Lynne Witty Simmons, and six brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Alexander, a devout Christian, was a member of Southside Baptist Church, a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, the last graduating survivor of Cannon High School Class of 1934 and retired from R.W. Normans of Salisbury.
She was the loving mother of three children who survive her: David Alexander and wife Betty of Rockwell, Joe Alexander and wife Jackie of Fredericksburg, Va., and Nancy A. Mathis of Charlotte; five granddaughters: Mindy Mathis Lawrence, Michelle Witty Williams, Melanie Witty Blackwelder, Melissa Alexander Roberts, Mollie Alexander Parris; and seven great-grandchildren; BreeAnn, Hannah, Jazmine, Symone, Mariah, Grace and Jonathan.
Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Southside Baptist Church, 501 Morlan Park Road, Salisbury, 28146.
Celebration of Life Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. Robin Albright officiating. Burial to follow at Brookhill Gardens, Rockwell.
Memorials: Southside Baptist Church, or Rowan Hospice & Palliative Care, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Alexander family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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Belle Elkins
January 29, 2014
Oh how I will miss your dear mothere she was such a precious person and I dearly loved her.
Vickie Reep Thompson
January 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Ruth -she was such a kind, sweet person - I have wonderful memories of our years at Emmanuel-what a blessing for her to have lived 97 years. Just know that you will see her again !
Love to you all,
Margaret Shute
January 26, 2014
David, Betty, Mollie, Michelle, Melanie, & Melissa,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that she is in a better place. I Love each of you dearly and you all are in my prayers. Let God wrap his loving arms around you and send the peace that passeth all understanding.
January 26, 2014
I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting and eating supper with Mrs. Ruth not long ago when she was able to come to an event at Sunset Rd. She was such a lovely person. She will be greatly missed, but she is now with her Lord and family & friends who have gone before. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you, Nancy and the family during this difficult time. Love from our hearts.
Oren, Jean Rhyne, Michael, Mitzi, Lindsey & Austin Bullock
Lucy Callens
January 25, 2014
My sweet Mollie,
As you know, my heart sunk when I found out about your sweet grandma! I'm truly sorry for your loss. You know you mean the world to her and she is to you, please draw comfort from your family and reminisce on those fond memories. You know you are in my thoughts and in my prayers baby doll.
Since you left CC-DSS it's not the same and you know it. I miss you terribly and I can't wait for another lunch date with you and Maureen.
I love you dearly!
Cindy Smith
January 24, 2014
Mrs. Alexander was a very sweet lady. I use to work for Dr. Gish and she was one of my favorite patients. May God wrap his arms around you at this difficult time.
Christine leach_comer
January 24, 2014
Please Know Your Family Os In Our Hearts And Prayers During Your Loss.
Dennis and Karenq Rogers
January 24, 2014
David please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD bless you and your family.
Ken, Rebecca & KJ Pressley
January 24, 2014
A beautiful lady !! We will miss seeing her at SouthSide!
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