Dorothy Mae Alexander

Dorothy Mae Alexander was born to Charlie and Mable Ealey in Elgin, Texas, on March 15, 1932. She was the third child of 12 children. Her family moved to Pflugerville, Texas, where Dorothy attended Pflugerville Elementary. Dorothy's family then settled in Austin, Texas, where she attended the Austin Independent School District.

Dorothy professed her faith in Christ at a young age and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Tev. F.D. Davis of Olivet Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. At 15, Dorothy and her older sister, Tommie, joined the women's gospel group, The Spiritual Wonders, and were regulars heard on the radio station KVET during the Sunday morning gospel hour. Later Dorothy would meet and marry Perkins Alexander, founder of the Royal Lights Gospel Singers of Austin, Texas. Their union produced one child born, Brenda Joyce Alexander. Dorothy loved the Lord and her church. She was a Sunday school youth teacher, a Young Matron ministry leader, a choir member, a Sunday school delegate under Rev. J. McChristian, and a B.T.U. Director. Dorothy also furthered her education by studying at Concordia University and ACC, where she received an associate degree in accounting. Dorothy worked for the V.A. Administration for 27 years of faithful service.

As the years followed, Dorothy continued her service as an adult Sunday school teacher, choir president, women's ministry president, VBS teach adult class and a participant in vacation bible school. She was a member of the Old Landmark Association, 2nd VP to the Women's Auxiliary, a member of the Texas State Missionary Baptist Convention, a delegate of the National Baptist Convention of Christian Education and Top Ladies of Distinction Inc., Capital City Chapter. She received many certificates and awards of recognition for her diligent years of service from many of these organizations. Dorothy was a strong prayer warrior, loved her family, church and friends. She was a true Got-sent soul.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Perkins Alexander; parents and some of her siblings; sisters, Lola Mae Robinson, Majorie Flemings, Bobby Hogues, and Tommie Green. Brothers include Charlie Ealey, Jr., James Ealey, Willie Robert Ealey, Clifton Ealey, and Lester Ealy; three step-children, Lillie Hardeman, Valerie Jackson and Douglas Alexander.

Dorothy is survived in loving cherished memories by their daughter, Brenda J. Alexander; grandsons, Efrem and Brent Alexander; her sister, Neva Daily of St. Louis, Missouri, her brother, Joe Ealey from Kansas City, Missouri; her brother, Don Ealey of Temple, Texas; great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces, family and friends.

In closing, Dorothy was so many names to so many people. To some, she was Mamaw, cousin Mable, Aunt Dorothy, my buddy, my friend, Sis, and Song Bird, but to the Lord, she was my child and my servant, and the Lord, Well Done, My Good and Faithful Servant! P.S. this is not a goodbye, but I'll see you later.

A visitation for Dorothy will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78752. A funeral service will occur Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Olivet Baptist Church, 1179 San Bernard St., Austin, Texas 78702. A graveside service will occur Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Cook-Walden/ Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.

Serving as pallbearers are Christopher Lee, Derrick Holmes, Verdi's Daniel, Jr., Art Aldridge, Jr., Kevin Guyton, Emmity Hayes, Jr., P. A. Todd, James Guyton, Walter Washington and Kenneth Davis, Sr.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com for the Alexander family.