Charlotte H. Alexander, 98


Charlotte Harper Alexander, 98, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011.

Mrs. Alexander resided at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg. She was born in Augusta County on Aug. 22, 1912, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Violet E. Harper.

Educated in Staunton Public Schools and at Templeton Business School, she was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Staunton and a former member of the Deane Holt Auxiliary and King's Daughters Hospital. She also participated in many local fund drives.

On Feb. 5, 1937, she married Joseph K. Alexander, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2002.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine H. Shue and Frances H. Vincent, and a brother, Emmett M. Harper.

She is survived by two children, Joseph K. Alexander Jr. and his wife, Diana, of Laurel, Md., and a daughter Catherine A. Meck and her husband, John, of Harrisonburg; sister, Dorothy J. Harper of Harrisonburg; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Dr. George Evans will officiate a graveside service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at Thornrose Cemetery.

The Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice at RMH, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, and to Feeding The Flock at Cook's Creek Presbyterian Church, 4222 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Family and friends may view and sign the guest book online at www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.