Mrs. Betty Jean Alexander
March 21, 1940 - June 20, 2020
Betty was born March 22, 1940 to George and Dennie Norwood. She was the 6th of 12 children to this union. Betty lived and was formally educated in Simpson County Mississippi. She later moved to Rankin County, where she lived until her death. As a child, Betty was a member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, accepting Christ at an early age. She later transferred her membership to Greer Chapel United Methodist Church in Flowood, MS. For those who knew Betty, she was loving, kind, giving, and full of fun. Oftentimes sharing stories that made us laugh so hard...we cried. Let us not forget her true passion ....FISHING!! How could one person know every fishing spot in Mississippi. Whatever your personal memory, at the end of the day; she was still Moma, Grandma, Betty Jean, or simply Bet. Betty is preceded in death by her parents George and Dennie Norwood; husband, J.W. Alexander; brothers, Charlie, Leon, George, Jr. and Nathaniel Norwood; sisters, Grace N. Showers, Mary N. Toaster, and Mattie N. Morris and a son, Stacy Alexander. She leaves to cherish her memory: brothers, Willie (Rosie) Norwood and Travis (Alice) Norwood; sisters, Peggy Weathersby and Yvonne Norwood; sisters in law, Carolyn, Colie Mae and Josephine Norwood; brother in law, Joseph “Kenny” Morris; her sons, Tyrone, Dennis, Tracy (Carmen), Tony and Roderick; daughters, Shelia, Tammy, Dennia, Toi and LaShanda; and lifelong friend, Catherine Howard; along with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Betty was born March 22, 1940 to George and Dennie Norwood. She was the 6th of 12 children to this union. Betty lived and was formally educated in Simpson County Mississippi. She later moved to Rankin County, where she lived until her death.... View Obituary & Service Information