Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Alexander, Barbara Elaine Johnson September 1, 2017
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - September 6, 2017
 Chesapeake - On Friday, September 1, 2017, Barbara Elaine Johnson Alexander 
peacefully went on to be with Jesus before the midnight hour. Barbara was born 
on October 10, 1944, in Norfolk. She was predeceased by her parents Alice A. 
Johnson Smith and Percy Lee Smith of the Huntersville section. On July 2, 2017, 
she celebrated her 51st wedding anniversary with life-long partner Rev. Dr. E. 
Curtis Alexander. She is survived by her children Edward Curtis Kwame Alexander 
II (Stephanie), Sia Alexander Brume', Nataki F. Alexander-Hewling (Bally) and 
Ade Kwaku A. T. Alexander III. Her life was further enhanced by the precious 
Nandi(Monet), Samayah, Ndali, Mehki and Jordan, grandchildren. Her early 
education was received at John T. West Elementary School, Jaycox Junior High 
School and graduated with honors from Booker T. Washington High School in 1962. 
In pursuit of higher education, she went on to graduate from the Norfolk 
Division of Virginia State College in 1966 and Teachers College Columbia 
University in 1968 with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business Education 
respectively. She had A 50-year career as an educator and internationally 
recognized African heritage folklorist/storyteller.Barbara was a dedicated life-
long member of New Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. A funeral service will 
be held Friday, September 8, 2017, 12 noon, at the New Calvary Baptist Church, 
Rev. Dr. Marcus Small officiating. The family has entrusted Graves Funeral Home 
to handle the final care arrangements. Family and friends will gather for the 
Ashes Committal Ceremony at Calvary Cemetery (Norfolk) and the Sgt. March 
Corprew Family Cemetery (Chesapeake). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent 
to the Barbara E. Johnson Alexander Scholarship Fund c/o New Calvary Baptist 
Church. gravesfuneralhomeinc.com

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

Alexander, Barbara Elaine Section Old Calvary, Block T, Lot 21, Space 2, 
10/10/1944 to 09/01/2017

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