Celebrating the life of
Ellen Tanner Alexander
November 15, 1933 - October 06, 2015
Savannah – Ellen Alexander, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. She was born November 15, 1933, in Sandersville, GA, the daughter of Harris and Mary Tanner.
Ellen met the love of her life, Jack Alexander, in 1955 on a blind date. They courted for six months, married on December 17, 1955, and made their home in Savannah, GA. She was a stay at home mom for many years before going to work at Calvary Day Care and later worked for Gulfstream Aerospace, Inc. until her retirement in 1997.
Ellen was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over 50 years where she taught 1st grade Sunday School and was a devoted member of the Invincible Sunday School Class.
She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed square dancing, the Crafts Class at Calvary and spending time with her family and friends. Ellen never met a stranger and was a caring friend to all. Retirement allowed her to enjoy being a grandmother and help take care of her two granddaughters who she adored.
Ellen was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Jack Alexander, and her parents, Harris and Mary Tanner. She is survived by her devoted and loving son, Glenn (Lynn) Alexander who lived and cared for her for many years. She is also survived by her daughter Teri (Mark) Sprosty of Savannah, GA; two beautiful granddaughters, Ashley and Madison Sprosty of Savannah, GA; two sisters, Alice Garnto and Eugenia May of Sandersville, GA; and nieces and nephews. She was deeply loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Temple – John Wilder Chapel.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Calvary Baptist Temple, 4625 Waters Ave., Savannah, GA 31404 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation at www.kormen.org
Dear Glenn and family, My husband Frank, and Jack were friends when they were both bachelors and worked at Savannah Machine and Foundry. Frank had relatives and friends in Sandersville and dated Ellen's sister Alice. When Ellen move to Savannah she called Frank. I think we were married then and we set up a blind date. They came to dinner, I'm not sure they knew we were in the room. Jack had a boat so on one double date we went on a picnic to one of the islands around Wilmington Island. There were people waving and honking their horns, we waved back having no idea they were warning us that the water was going to recede. Jack and Frank had to wade out in the muck to retrieve the boat which had drifted away. Then Ellen and I waded out in muck above our knees, holding hands and screaming. Only later did we see the humor in it. She was beautiful and they were a match made in heaven. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Betty Moye
- Betty Moye, Camden, , SC
Glenn, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. It was an honor to have met such a sweet and special lady. My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Michelle Outland, Savannah, Georgia
I Am Sorry For Your Lost.
- Lissa Coleman, Savannah, Ga
Dear Glenn and family, My husband Frank, and Jack were friends when they were both bachelors and worked at Savannah Machine and Foundry. Frank had relatives and friends in Sandersville and dated Ellen's sister Alice. When Ellen move to Savannah she called Frank. I think we were married then and we set up a blind date. They came to dinner, I'm not sure they knew we were in the room. Jack had a boat so on one double date we went on a picnic to one of the islands around Wilmington Island. There were people waving and honking their horns, we waved back having no idea they were warning us that the water was going to recede. Jack and Frank had to wade out in the muck to retrieve the boat which had drifted away. Then Ellen and I waded out in muck above our knees, holding hands and screaming. Only later did we see the humor in it. She was beautiful and they were a match made in heaven. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Betty Moye
- Betty Moye, Camden, , SC
Glenn, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. It was an honor to have met such a sweet and special lady. My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Michelle Outland, Savannah, Georgia
I Am Sorry For Your Lost.
- Lissa Coleman, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
