Elizabeth "Bettye" Patton Alexander
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Elizabeth (Bettye) Patton Alexander, most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, elementary school teacher, children's Sunday School teacher, church musician and choir member, passed away on August 21, 2022 in Nacogdoches at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by: brothers Thomas Patton, Joseph Patton, Robert Patton, and William Patton; and sisters Flossie Patton Hunt, Martha Patton Howlett, and Edith Patton Kelso. She is survived by: her beloved husband of 71 years, Forrest Doyle Alexander; sister Doris Patton Coburn of Jackson, TN; children James Alexander of Spring, TX, Stephen Alexander and wife Lanita of Crosby, TX, and Linda Alexander Bedford and husband Stephen of Humble, TX; grandchildren Abby Bedford Ford, Matthew Alexander, Brian Bedford, Daniel Alexander, Rebekah Alexander, and Joseph Alexander; and eight great-grandchildren.
Bettye's career as a public school teacher in Nacogdoches spanned twenty-five consecutive years, including seven years at Fredonia Elementary School and eighteen years at Nettie Marshall Elementary School. She also taught private piano lessons to aspiring young musicians for many years.
Bettye was an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches. She worked in the Pre-School department, taught in the Primary department, was co-director of the Senior Adult Sunday School department, worked with children's choirs, occasionally played piano and organ during worship services, and was a pillar in the alto section of the Adult choir.
As she was known to her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, "Meemaw" was a constant source of love, patience, forgiveness and stability in the lives of her family and her community. Simply put, she made life better for everyone who had the good fortune to cross her path, and we miss her more than words can ever express.
A visitation will be held, Friday, August 26, 2022, 5-7 pm, Cason Monk-Metcalf, 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches. Funeral Service will be held, 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel officiated by Pastor Emeritus Dr. Allen Reed. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: (1) First Baptist Church Building Fund 411 North St.
(2) Hospice of East Texas 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, TX.
Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.