Julie Ann Alexander, 50, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born August 23, 1965, in Wood River, Illinois, daughter of Donald J. & Dorothy V. (Hogle) Calvey, both deceased.
She married Larry J. Alexander on June 24, 1989, in Jerseyville, Illinois.
Julie had worked as Activity Director at VIP Manor in Wood River and later worked as the Activity Director at Jerseyville Manor. After having children, Julie opened up her home as a daycare with the assistance of her mother, to care for many children whom she held dear. Once her daughters began elementary school, she started working at Strang & Parish, Ltd/ Colonial Title & Escrow in 2002 until her retirement on April 1, 2016. She along with her beloved husband, Larry, owned Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home where she comforted many families. Julie was a member of 1st Assembly of God Church of Jerseyville, where she spent many years as a Sunday school teacher. She was also very involved in school activities with her daughters from grade school through college. She had been active with the Jersey County Relay for Life and a member of the Jersey County Republican Women. She is survived by her husband: Larry J. Alexander of Jerseyville, IL; daughters: Alyssa Breann Alexander of Champaign, IL & Kari Jo Alexander of Jerseyville, IL; a special niece whom she raised as a daughter and her husband: Kristie & Brad Ross of Warrenton, MO, & their son and Julie’s special buddy, David Ross; her brother and his wife: Steve & Amanda Calvey of Jerseyville, IL; brother-in-law and his wife: Floyd & Diane Alexander of Jerseyville, IL; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law: George & Bernice Alexander; brothers-in-law: James, Gary, Ronald Alexander; and sister-in-law: Carolyn Alexander.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday May 20, 2016 at the First Assembly of God Church, 500 Cross Avenue in Jerseyville, IL.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday May 21, 2016 at the First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville, Illinois with Pastor Larry Hayes and Pastor Carl Hayes officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.
Julie was proud of Alyssa and Kari Jo’s accomplishments; therefore, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the continuing of their higher education.
Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.
