Stella Cox Alexander was born May 21, 1929 in North Hodge, Louisiana to Arthur Cox and Melvina (Frame) Shively. She passed away in Jonesboro, Louisiana on June 11, 2024 at the age of 95.

Stella is survived by her five children: sons Richard Alexander and companion Celia Wall of Ruston, Louisiana; Eddie Alexander and wife Roseann of Ellijay, Georgia; Leslie Alexander and wife Teresa of Pineville, Louisiana; and daughters Donna Alexander of Jonesboro, Louisiana and Glenda Rhoads and husband James of Downsville, Louisiana. In addition, she leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren as well as her siblings; Mary Blewer, Billy Cox, Hazel Cox and Beatrice Williams.

Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Alexander; grandson, Donnie Ray Searcy; granddaughter, Angel Renae Alexander; her parents and 3 siblings; Henry Cox, Ronald Dale Cox and Fred Cox.

In addition to being a loving wife and rearing five children, Stella worked hard outside the home at various places including Carson's Cleaners and Beall-Ladyman in Jonesboro. She was an excellent seamstress and a master at needle-point, quilting and crocheting. There was nothing she couldn't do with a needle and thread and she enjoyed making gifts for everyone after she retired.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 9:00AM until time of service in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for 10:00AM with Bro. Randy Dark officiating. Stella will be laid to rest in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.  No graveside service is planned.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Joe Everett Alexander, John Odenbaugh, Cameron Odenbaugh, Heath Ramsey, James Ramsey, Ben Ramsey.

Stella's family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the Jackson Parish Hospital nurses, staff, and Dr. Ed Mariano for the care they gave her during her stay.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to your favorite charity in her memory.