Emma Irlene Alexander, 74, of Millsboro, Del., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at her residence. She was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Dover, Del.
Alexander attended school at the Rose Valley School in her youth. She retired after 25 years as a baker for Hardee’s.
She enjoyed spending time with her family. Regular family gatherings and dinners were expected. Alexander will be remembered for her open heart and home for all in need and giving love and hugs to those who didn’t have it. For this gift of caring, she was considered a mom to many. In addition to cooking and baking, her hobbies included homemaking and gardening.
Alexander is survived by four daughters, Mary Brown and her husband, Daryl, Elsie Goslee and her husband, Wayne, Renee Alexander and her fiancé, Kenny Wilson, and Polly Reynolds; a son, Nelson Alexander and his wife, Teresa; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was scheduled for July 1, 2016, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Del., with burial at Carey’s Cemetery, Millsboro, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.