Shirley Johnette Alexander, 84, passed away October 3, 2019 surrounded by family. Johnette was born January 14, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to Edmond and Mildred Conley, the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1952 and married her high school sweetheart Cecil Alexander in 1953. Cecil and Johnette attended Baylor University, where she graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. A devoted educator, Johnette went on to teach music and art for elementary schools in Fort Worth ISD for nearly 40 years. Throughout her life, Johnette loved the Lord and served him with her various talents, beginning at age 16 where she played the piano for Poly Baptist Church. She also taught Sunday school, played the organ, and led the handbell choir. Besides teaching and music, some of Johnette’s favorite activities included cheering for her Baylor Bears, organizing mission opportunities and hosting family get-togethers. She is survived by her husband, Cecil of 66 years; daughter Debbie Harris, and son-in-law Steve; daughter Melissa Saenz, and son-in-law Martin; daughter Cecille Davis and son-in-law Tom; son Brett Alexander and daughter-in-law Julie; daughter Allyson Harrell and son-in-law Joel; sister Connie Thomas and brother-in-law Russell; and nine grandchildren, Chad Dyer and wife Marcia; Zac Harris; Brandon Bellows and wife Sarah; Tamara Mader and husband Joey; Spencer Davis and wife Lindsey; Kelli Davis; Jordan, Brady and Lauren Alexander; seven great-grandchildren, Parker and Quinn Dyer; Elsie and Rosalie Bellows; Elliott Mader; Adilynn and Kinley Davis; her younger sister Connie Thomas and husband Russell and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings, and grandson Bryan Dyer.
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