Jurlene Alexander

Jurlene “Jerri” Alexander, 87, formerly of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Edmond, Oklahoma. A Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Altus City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Jerri was born on December 3, 1936, in Groesbeck, Texas to the late Ethel and Henry Jones. During her childhood she moved from Groesbeck to Elmer, Oklahoma then onto Altus. Later in life she moved to Edmond. On June 22, 1957, Jerri and her husband, Bennie Lee Alexander, were united in marriage in Vernon, Texas.  During their marriage she worked as a childcare provider and was a troop leader for the boy scouts and girl scouts in the community. Jerri was a follower of Christ and she believed God was with her everyday through the good and the bad. Some of her favorite hobbies included reading, doing word searches, watching western movies, gardening, and doing jigsaw puzzles. But nothing compared to Jerri’s love for her grandchildren and the time spent with them. 

She is survived by children, Vic V. Alexander and wife, Tameka, Arealia Alexander, Larneathea Alexander, Wendi Jakubiak, and Ida Miller; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and siblings, Ethel Louise Jones, Loretta Laws, J.C. Jones, and Earnest Ray Jones. Jerri was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Lee Alexander; parents, Ethel and Henry Jones; son, Joe Nathan Alexander; and sister, Rita Mae Jones. 

Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.