Service was held 1/5/25 at Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Jean Alexander, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 4, 1952, in San Diego, California, to John D. Hayes and Willie B. Matthews. Jean was a fraternal twin to her sister, Joan Cobbs, with whom she shared a lifelong bond.
She later attended John F. Kennedy Elementary and Lincoln High School. On December 18, 1970, Jean married the love of her life, Napoleon Lanier Alexander Jr. Together, they built a beautiful family with three daughters: Latonya, Tammy, and Jettie, and a son: Napoleon Alexander III.
Jean dedicated her life to caring for others and honed her skills as a CNA. She also pursued her passion for autobody and paint, showcasing her creativity and determination. Jean loved life and embraced it fully. She enjoyed coffee, scary movies, cooking, jewelry, and bargain hunting at Goodwill stores. She had a deep love for her siblings and cherished every moment spent with family.
A woman of faith, Jean gave her life to Christ in 1995 and found joy in talking about God and sharing His love. She was kind, considerate, passionate, and devoted to her family and friends.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents; John D. Hayes and Willie B. Matthews, her husband Napoleon Alexander Jr., and her brothers; Larry Miller, John Hayes, and Kent “Weedee” Hayes.
She is survived by her brothers; Kenneth “Possie” Hayes and Darnell McCoy (Carla Houston), twin sister Joan Cobbs (Arthur Cobbs), sisters; Carthine Riley (Willie “Noonie” Riley) and Darlene McCoy, children; Latonya Alexander, Tammy Alexander, Napoleon Alexander III (Brandi Alexander), and Jettie, who will carry forward her legacy of love and strength, grandchildren; Kenra Roy, Kenjames Roy, Kensharie Roy, Robert Keith Alexander, Morris Alexander Campbell, Daisharr Alexander, Thai Brown Alexander, Sharr Daijah Alexander, Queen Bell Alexander, Napoleon Alexander IV, Zion Shalom Alexander, Omega Alexander, Tierica Dixon, Terico Alexander, Destiny McCoy, and Malachi McCoy, and her great-grandchildren; Bentley McCoy and Mekhi Lucus, will continue to honor her memory.
Jean Alexander’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and faith. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her.
