SHENANDOAH, TX - Rita Alexander Dean, 89, of Shenandoah, TX died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born in East Lake, NC (Dare County), on May 30, 1930 to the late Nat Creef Alexander and Vernon Judson Alexander and was the widow of William Jefferson Dean, Jr.
She was raised in Elizabeth City, NC and a graduate of Elizabeth City High School where she was a cheerleader and Glee Club member.
Mrs. Dean was married on July 8, 1951 for forty-two years to William Jefferson Dean, Jr. of Houston, TX, prior to his death in 1994. They had four children: Robert Michael Dean (neonatal death August 1953), Cynthia Ann Hendry (Jud), William Martin Dean (Nancy), and Mark Patrick Dean (Judy).
In addition to her children, she is survived by four grandchildren: Jon Alexander "Jake" Pownall, Hannah Martin Dean, Hugo Wiley Dean, and Zachary Austin Dean. She was predeceased by her brother, Shelton O. Alexander in October 2017.
Mrs. Dean loved people, gardening, and travel. Her life sent her on many journeys, visiting many cities, states, and countries. The family lived in Panama, where she embraced the culture and enjoyed the experience. She sang in many church choirs during her life, including City Road Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, NC, where she was a longtime member. She was married there, and her children were christened there. Her love of music continued throughout her life. Mrs. Dean expressed her gratitude for her many friends, endearing neighbors, and all the wonderful memories that so many people made for her.
A graveside funeral service will be held at New Hollywood Cemetery, in Elizabeth City, NC on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Sylvia Ball officiating.
Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is serving the family.
Original obituary was published in The Daily Advance on May 27, 2019
She was raised in Elizabeth City, NC and a graduate of Elizabeth City High School where she was a cheerleader and Glee Club member.
Mrs. Dean was married on July 8, 1951 for forty-two years to William Jefferson Dean, Jr. of Houston, TX, prior to his death in 1994. They had four children: Robert Michael Dean (neonatal death August 1953), Cynthia Ann Hendry (Jud), William Martin Dean (Nancy), and Mark Patrick Dean (Judy).
In addition to her children, she is survived by four grandchildren: Jon Alexander "Jake" Pownall, Hannah Martin Dean, Hugo Wiley Dean, and Zachary Austin Dean. She was predeceased by her brother, Shelton O. Alexander in October 2017.
Mrs. Dean loved people, gardening, and travel. Her life sent her on many journeys, visiting many cities, states, and countries. The family lived in Panama, where she embraced the culture and enjoyed the experience. She sang in many church choirs during her life, including City Road Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, NC, where she was a longtime member. She was married there, and her children were christened there. Her love of music continued throughout her life. Mrs. Dean expressed her gratitude for her many friends, endearing neighbors, and all the wonderful memories that so many people made for her.
A graveside funeral service will be held at New Hollywood Cemetery, in Elizabeth City, NC on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Sylvia Ball officiating.
Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is serving the family.
Original obituary was published in The Daily Advance on May 27, 2019
SHENANDOAH, TX - Rita Alexander Dean, 89, of Shenandoah, TX died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born in East Lake, NC (Dare County), on May 30, 1930 to the late Nat Creef Alexander and Vernon Judson Alexander and was the widow of William Jefferson Dean, Jr.
She was raised in Elizabeth City, NC and a graduate of Elizabeth City High School where she was a cheerleader and Glee Club member.
Mrs. Dean was married on July 8, 1951 for forty-two years to William Jefferson Dean, Jr. of Houston, TX, prior to his death in 1994. They had four children: Robert Michael Dean (neonatal death August 1953), Cynthia Ann Hendry (Jud), William Martin Dean (Nancy), and Mark Patrick Dean (Judy).
In addition to her children, she is survived by four grandchildren: Jon Alexander "Jake" Pownall, Hannah Martin Dean, Hugo Wiley Dean, and Zachary Austin Dean. She was predeceased by her brother, Shelton O. Alexander in October 2017.
Mrs. Dean loved people, gardening, and travel. Her life sent her on many journeys, visiting many cities, states, and countries. The family lived in Panama, where she embraced the culture and enjoyed the experience. She sang in many church choirs during her life, including City Road Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, NC, where she was a longtime member. She was married there, and her children were christened there. Her love of music continued throughout her life. Mrs. Dean expressed her gratitude for her many friends, endearing neighbors, and all the wonderful memories that so many people made for her.
A graveside funeral service will be held at New Hollywood Cemetery, in Elizabeth City, NC on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Sylvia Ball officiating.
Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is serving the family.
Original obituary was published in The Daily Advance on May 27, 2019
She was raised in Elizabeth City, NC and a graduate of Elizabeth City High School where she was a cheerleader and Glee Club member.
Mrs. Dean was married on July 8, 1951 for forty-two years to William Jefferson Dean, Jr. of Houston, TX, prior to his death in 1994. They had four children: Robert Michael Dean (neonatal death August 1953), Cynthia Ann Hendry (Jud), William Martin Dean (Nancy), and Mark Patrick Dean (Judy).
In addition to her children, she is survived by four grandchildren: Jon Alexander "Jake" Pownall, Hannah Martin Dean, Hugo Wiley Dean, and Zachary Austin Dean. She was predeceased by her brother, Shelton O. Alexander in October 2017.
Mrs. Dean loved people, gardening, and travel. Her life sent her on many journeys, visiting many cities, states, and countries. The family lived in Panama, where she embraced the culture and enjoyed the experience. She sang in many church choirs during her life, including City Road Methodist Church in Elizabeth City, NC, where she was a longtime member. She was married there, and her children were christened there. Her love of music continued throughout her life. Mrs. Dean expressed her gratitude for her many friends, endearing neighbors, and all the wonderful memories that so many people made for her.
A graveside funeral service will be held at New Hollywood Cemetery, in Elizabeth City, NC on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Sylvia Ball officiating.
Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is serving the family.
Original obituary was published in The Daily Advance on May 27, 2019
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