Ruby Jewel Bowman Alexander, 88 of Mendenhall, Mississippi

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Ruby Jewel Bowman Alexander, 88 of Mendenhall, MS passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her residence in Mendenhall, MS. She was born Wednesday, March 24, 1937 in Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall in Mendenhall, MS. Burial will follow in Mendenhall Cemetery in Mendenhall, Mississippi. Dr. Joe Wiggins will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall is in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401.

Our Mama always put others before herself, thinking of them whether it was through a ‘Get Well Soon’ card or a handwritten thank- you note, Even during her sickest times, she continued to prioritize others. She was “the” funniest person I “ever” known, had the greatest personality, and her laughter was so precious. She was extremely proud to have worked for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. It meant so much and the people she worked with. Throughout her time with the Highway Patrol, she received many awards for her dedication.” She was strong in her faith and she loved the Lord with all her heart. She “loved” flowers- planting them, weeding them, and always picking off the dead ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Alexander; father, Curtis Bowman; mother, Ruby E. Robertson Bowman; brother, Robert F. Bowman; sisters, Katie Bowman Clark and Faye Bowman Garverick; brother-in-laws, Harry Gaverick, Buddy Clark and Robert Churchwill; sister-in-law, Olivia Bowman.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Alexander of Mendenhall , MS and Scott Alexander of Mendenhall, MS; daughter, Renee Alexander of Braxton , MS; brothers, Curtis Dale Bowman (Della) of Yazoo City , MS and Riley Bowman (Judy ) of Yazoo City , MS; sister, Shirley Churchwell of Madison, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews.