Susan Elrod Alexander, 76, of Weatherford, TX and formerly of Big Spring, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX. Memorial Services will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. A private family interment willContinue Reading
Susan Elrod Alexander, 76, of Weatherford, TX and formerly of Big Spring, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX. Memorial Services will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. A private family interment will be held at Trinity Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 pm Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Susan was born on October 10, 1946 in San Angelo, TX to Hamlin and Emily (Beard) Elrod. She married Jim Alexander on December 28, 1974. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary this year.
She graduated from Forsan High School in 1965 and received her Bachelors’ Degree from The University of Texas in 1970 with a degree in Mathematics. She was passionate about teaching and taught high school math for 20 years. Her passion was making education fun and she instilled the love of learning into her students. Susan never met a stranger and her favorite topic was the Lord. She had unmeasurable faith that overflowed to anyone she was around.
She owned the Sunshine Christian Bookstore in Big Spring for 10 years where she enjoyed sharing the love of the Lord to every customer that walked through the door. She impacted many during this time. Her other passions included traveling, adventures, fishing, reading books, spending time with friends, grandchildren’s projects, and she never missed an opportunity for a good time. She always loved sports and after retirement she didn’t miss one of her grandchild’s games.
Susan is survived by her husband, Jim Alexander of Weatherford, TX; her son, Bryan Alexander and his wife Aline of Albuquerque, NM; her daughter, Ashley White and her husband Justin, and their three kids, Sydney 15, Madelyn 12, and Emily 8 of Fort Worth, TX; her brother, H.K. Elrod of Phoenix, AZ, and his daughter (her niece) Elizabeth Hudson of Houston, TX; along with numerous individuals with whom she created decades of long friendships.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Mission Bases, PO Box 2279, Big Spring, TX 79721 or The Transformation Initiative (transformationinitiative.org)
The family also requests, in honor of Susan’s love for bright colors, please wear something colorful for her celebration.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com
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Nancy Hodnett Graves
left a message on April 7, 2023:
Jim, Bryan, Ash and family,
My thought, love and prayers will continue to be with you. I was so sorry to hear about Susan. Sorry I couldn’t be there but I did livestream.
Her memorial was so special. Not a tear jerker but how God loving she was, as well as such a fun loving happy soul.
May the good Lord continue to bless all of you with comfort and peace in the days ahead.
As you know, you were so blessed to have her as a wife, mom, GG, sister and all of us as a friend.
Nancy Hodnett Graves
Darrell and Sheryl Rowe
left a message on April 6, 2023:
Susan was an amazing person and a wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the entire family.
Loren And Judy Sprowl
left a message on April 6, 2023:
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. We loved Susan and her powerful presence. What a loss for us all. Our prayers are in your favor for comfort and peace in this difficult season. Much love to you all!
Geoff Hughey
left a message on April 5, 2023:
A truly amazing lady in every sense of the word. She was as big and bright as the colors she wore. That was her personality. We had many great times together, drank a lot of coffee discussing current topics and life. She was a very bright star and will be missed. Our condolences to Jim and the family. I know she will always be in your thoughts. Ours too.
The Purselley Family
left a message on April 4, 2023:
Our hearts and love go out to you. We are sending prayers and strength. . Susan was always a joy to be around and will truly be missed by so many.
Blue Skies was purchased for the family of Susan Alexander by The Purselley Family. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Holly Walker Knapp
left a message on April 4, 2023:
Mrs. Alexander was such a bubbly, bright woman! I'll always remember all of her different glasses. I really don't think she ever wore the same pair twice LOL!! Prayers for Ashley, Justin, Jim and family.
Anonymous
left a message on April 4, 2023:
Much love to you all.
My Affections was purchased for the family of Susan Alexander by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Laura Thornton-Satterfield
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Sending sincere condolences to the family. Susan was a friend to us and introduced us to the joys of “Greater Tuna”. She and Jim were steady fixtures in Big Spring.
She was generous and kind and is remembered fondly.
Praying for Jim and their children and grandchildren.
Dr. Tramaine Anderson
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Thank you so much for loving me and my mom when we lived in Big Spring and part of Living Water Ministries. We will forever cherish the memories we had with Susan and family. My prayers and condolences are with The Alexander’s.
Delynda and RC Reed
left a message on April 3, 2023:
We are so very sorry to hear this! Prayers for the family.....
Julian F Poynor
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Susan and Jim were two special people to me. Susan agreed to stay with and take care of my three daughters during the summer of 1975 for a week. The girls were nine, eleven, and twelve at the time and were a handful. We also had a dog that had gotten too close to a porcupine and had many quills to show for it. Susan knew how to cope with the girls and the dog. She and her husband as well as her parents will always have a special place in my heart!
Anonymous
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Jim and Family: Wishing you peace and comfort as you celebrate Susan's beautiful life.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Susan Alexander . Plant a Tree
Anonymous
left a message on April 3, 2023:
May Susan's memory continue to grow and flourish as will this tree in years to come.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Susan Alexander . Plant a Tree
Cecil and Rhonda Wise
left a message on April 3, 2023:
We will miss Susan! Our thoughts prayers are with you.
Hope And Healing was purchased for the family of Susan Alexander by Cecil and Rhonda Wise. Send Flowers
Betty Thixton
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Wesley & Betty Thixton
Erin Reeh Taggart
left a message on April 3, 2023:
My deepest condolences and prayers for her family. She was a very sweet woman. Whenever I saw her would always say hi to me. She'll be deeply missed. Bryan and Ashley I'm so sorry for your loss. Just remember you guys are as sweet as she was.
Donnie Simpson
left a message on April 2, 2023:
I was so sorry to hear about Susan. She was one of my favorite people at Forsan and occasionally our paths would cross at UT and I attended a party or two at her and her roomates' apartment in Austin. Those were good times that I will never forget. My sincerest sympathies go out to my old friend Jim and to his and Susan's extended family. Donnie Simpson
Ida Lou Camp Raney
left a message on April 2, 2023:
Wonderful woman. Prayers for family
Jan Sims
left a message on April 1, 2023:
I have so many memories of Susan I don’t know where to begin. I loved working with her. She critiqued my writing and speeches. She gave me a Willow Tree Angel, but first painted the rose yellow because those are my favorites. She loved her kid unconditionally. She told me once if she had know how much fun teenagers were she would have had them first. I could go on and on but don’t know how many characters I get. I am giving a 75th birthday party for a friend with no family and must be in El Paso on Friday. I will miss visitation for a mission trip meeting Thursday evening. I know she would understand. I love you guys and treasure the moments and hours we spent together. Your mom carried the light of Jesus wherever she went. I was blessed to call her friend. A couple of weeks ago my Christmas card was returned. Said the address was wrong. So sorry I did not get to touch bases with her. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
The Beal Family
left a message on April 1, 2023:
Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Susan Alexander . Plant a Tree
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
The Baldwins
left a message on April 1, 2023:
My husband and I had the honor to meet and speak to Susan once, though we waved to each other all the time when both she and Jim drove by our house. One day, we were walking our puppies, Loki and Kilo by their house. Susan rolled down her window and had the biggest smile and introduced herself. She said she really wanted to meet us and the puppies since we always said hello to each other from a far. Reading about her today, I think we would have had a lot to talk about and got a long real well. Sometimes our lives get so busy that we miss out on so much - such as spending time with wonderful people!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family during this very difficult time.
Dilia & Jerral Baldwin
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Nancy Hodnett Graves
left a message on April 7, 2023:
Jim, Bryan, Ash and family,
My thought, love and prayers will continue to be with you. I was so sorry to hear about Susan. Sorry I couldn’t be there but I did livestream.
Her memorial was so special. Not a tear jerker but how God loving she was, as well as such a fun loving happy soul.
May the good Lord continue to bless all of you with comfort and peace in the days ahead.
As you know, you were so blessed to have her as a wife, mom, GG, sister and all of us as a friend.
Nancy Hodnett Graves
Darrell and Sheryl Rowe
left a message on April 6, 2023:
Susan was an amazing person and a wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the entire family.
Loren And Judy Sprowl
left a message on April 6, 2023:
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. We loved Susan and her powerful presence. What a loss for us all. Our prayers are in your favor for comfort and peace in this difficult season. Much love to you all!
Geoff Hughey
left a message on April 5, 2023:
A truly amazing lady in every sense of the word. She was as big and bright as the colors she wore. That was her personality. We had many great times together, drank a lot of coffee discussing current topics and life. She was a very bright star and will be missed. Our condolences to Jim and the family. I know she will always be in your thoughts. Ours too.
The Purselley Family
left a message on April 4, 2023:
Our hearts and love go out to you. We are sending prayers and strength. . Susan was always a joy to be around and will truly be missed by so many.
Blue Skies was purchased for the family of Susan Alexander by The Purselley Family. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Holly Walker Knapp
left a message on April 4, 2023:
Mrs. Alexander was such a bubbly, bright woman! I'll always remember all of her different glasses. I really don't think she ever wore the same pair twice LOL!! Prayers for Ashley, Justin, Jim and family.
Anonymous
left a message on April 4, 2023:
Much love to you all.
My Affections was purchased for the family of Susan Alexander by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Laura Thornton-Satterfield
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Sending sincere condolences to the family. Susan was a friend to us and introduced us to the joys of “Greater Tuna”. She and Jim were steady fixtures in Big Spring.
She was generous and kind and is remembered fondly.
Praying for Jim and their children and grandchildren.
Dr. Tramaine Anderson
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Thank you so much for loving me and my mom when we lived in Big Spring and part of Living Water Ministries. We will forever cherish the memories we had with Susan and family. My prayers and condolences are with The Alexander’s.
Delynda and RC Reed
left a message on April 3, 2023:
We are so very sorry to hear this! Prayers for the family.....
Julian F Poynor
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Susan and Jim were two special people to me. Susan agreed to stay with and take care of my three daughters during the summer of 1975 for a week. The girls were nine, eleven, and twelve at the time and were a handful. We also had a dog that had gotten too close to a porcupine and had many quills to show for it. Susan knew how to cope with the girls and the dog. She and her husband as well as her parents will always have a special place in my heart!
Anonymous
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Jim and Family: Wishing you peace and comfort as you celebrate Susan's beautiful life.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Susan Alexander . Plant a Tree
Anonymous
left a message on April 3, 2023:
May Susan's memory continue to grow and flourish as will this tree in years to come.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Susan Alexander . Plant a Tree
Cecil and Rhonda Wise
left a message on April 3, 2023:
We will miss Susan! Our thoughts prayers are with you.
Hope And Healing was purchased for the family of Susan Alexander by Cecil and Rhonda Wise. Send Flowers
Betty Thixton
left a message on April 3, 2023:
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Wesley & Betty Thixton
Erin Reeh Taggart
left a message on April 3, 2023:
My deepest condolences and prayers for her family. She was a very sweet woman. Whenever I saw her would always say hi to me. She'll be deeply missed. Bryan and Ashley I'm so sorry for your loss. Just remember you guys are as sweet as she was.
Donnie Simpson
left a message on April 2, 2023:
I was so sorry to hear about Susan. She was one of my favorite people at Forsan and occasionally our paths would cross at UT and I attended a party or two at her and her roomates' apartment in Austin. Those were good times that I will never forget. My sincerest sympathies go out to my old friend Jim and to his and Susan's extended family. Donnie Simpson
Ida Lou Camp Raney
left a message on April 2, 2023:
Wonderful woman. Prayers for family
Jan Sims
left a message on April 1, 2023:
I have so many memories of Susan I don’t know where to begin. I loved working with her. She critiqued my writing and speeches. She gave me a Willow Tree Angel, but first painted the rose yellow because those are my favorites. She loved her kid unconditionally. She told me once if she had know how much fun teenagers were she would have had them first. I could go on and on but don’t know how many characters I get. I am giving a 75th birthday party for a friend with no family and must be in El Paso on Friday. I will miss visitation for a mission trip meeting Thursday evening. I know she would understand. I love you guys and treasure the moments and hours we spent together. Your mom carried the light of Jesus wherever she went. I was blessed to call her friend. A couple of weeks ago my Christmas card was returned. Said the address was wrong. So sorry I did not get to touch bases with her. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
The Beal Family
left a message on April 1, 2023:
Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Susan Alexander . Plant a Tree
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
The Baldwins
left a message on April 1, 2023:
My husband and I had the honor to meet and speak to Susan once, though we waved to each other all the time when both she and Jim drove by our house. One day, we were walking our puppies, Loki and Kilo by their house. Susan rolled down her window and had the biggest smile and introduced herself. She said she really wanted to meet us and the puppies since we always said hello to each other from a far. Reading about her today, I think we would have had a lot to talk about and got a long real well. Sometimes our lives get so busy that we miss out on so much - such as spending time with wonderful people!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family during this very difficult time.
Dilia & Jerral Baldwin
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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