Lora LaVey Alexander's Obituary
LaVey “Mom-A” Alexander, of Dallas, passed away on May 19, 2018 at the age of 97. She was born on March 8, 1921 in Temple, Texas to Eugene & Flossie Cannon. LaVey met Jimmie Alexander in Dallas in 1940. They dated for 6 weeks, then married and enjoyed 52 years together.LaVey spent her life as a devoted homemaker, mother and servant for God. She was a Christian woman and a life-long member of the Church of Christ. Early in their marriage, LaVey introduced Jimmie to the Lord, leading him to baptism and then living a life together for the Lord. Her life was an example of love, generosity, and service to others.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Jimmie and her brother Douglas Cannon. She is survived by her sons; Jerry Alexander and wife Sharon of Longview, and Brad Alexander and wife Nancy of McKinney. Three grandchildren; Jay Alexander and wife Shay of Killeen, Stacy K. Stacy and husband Mike of Longview, and Trisha Alexander of McKinney. LaVey was also blessed with six great-grandchildren and one great- great- grandson. Also left to cherish her memory is her brother Bill Cannon of Dallas and her sister Nell Graham of Aspen, Colorado, as well as many nieces and nephews. LaVey was privileged to have been surrounded by many friends, neighbors and a loving church family.LaVey spent time traveling with Jimmie, family and friends. In addition to enjoying working various puzzles, her favorite pastime was feeding the neighborhood squirrels. She also spent many hours gathering pecans at White Rock Lake where she lived for 56 years. She would use the pecans for not only feeding “her” squirrels, but also turning them into pies and making her “famous” Christmas fudge and divinity, which she lovingly shared with friends and neighbors.Optimism, a bright outlook on life and a friendly smile were LaVey’s trademark. Her Christian faith played a strong role in guiding her life. She always believed that in facing life’s inevitable frustrations and challenges that “God will take care of it”. LaVey was active, witty and spry. She lived to serve others and spent many days preparing and delivering meals for those in need, even after she was dependent on a walker to get around.Many of LaVey’s fondest memories were of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the many other holidays she shared with family. However, LaVey said, “I think the most memorable moments I ever had were when I first held my grandchildren”. Her family feels that one of her greatest accomplishments in life was the demonstration of her strong faith in Jesus Christ to her children and grandchildren.LaVey felt her faith nourished her daily life. She always felt that God put her on earth to serve others and it was her constant motivation. LaVey will be greatly missed for her warmth, insight, humility, and bright smile, but there is peace to know of the celebration as she enters her heavenly home.The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to her caregiver Carol Lipscomb and nurse Judy Fitzgerald, as well as the staff of Mustang Creek Estates, especially Rhonda Duron and Sabra Juma.The family requests visiting hours for Lora be observed on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM in the Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. A funeral service for Ms. Alexander will follow at 2:30 PM in the Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home..Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Avenue, at Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243.
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