Adelaide Alexander was born October 9, 1923, to Parker and Susan Epps. Sadly, Mrs. Epps died shortly after childbirth. Desperately seeking the milk of life for his child, Mr. Epps sought out the skills of a local we nurse, Faustine Jones.
Not only did Faustine become a wet nurse, she and husband, John, welcomed little Adelaide to their home, where they became the proud parents of this precious child of God. Adelaide then became little sister to Thelma, John, and Geraldine, and later big sister to Faustine, Doris, Roland, Jeanette and Marlene.
As Adelaide grew, she became a product of the Atlantic City school system. In time, she married James Alexander and bore him three children: Gary, Theresa and Deborah, before his death. Later she united with Wilber Harper until his death, with whom she gave birth to Ernest, Vincent, Eric, Brian, and Donna. In recent years, Adelaide and Paul Blocker were involved in a long term relationship, one in which they were totally devoted to one another.
I think the birth of her eight children, over twenty-five grandchildren, multiple great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren is her crowning achievement. Adelaide was so proud of all of her offspring, and would often burst with pride for all their educational and vocational accomplishments.
Much of her leisure time over the years were spent visiting her children, and those family members who lived here in the Atlantic City area. She also truly enjoyed yearly trips to Georgia and Indiana to be with the rest of her extended family.
Standing a shade over 5 feet tall, and tipping the scales at around 100 pounds, this little lady loved to attend church, and chat with friends in her senior citizen building. She was quite the fancy dresser and was well known for her arsenal of sassy hats.
She traveled to any place she wanted to go in Atlantic City by a special mode of transportation, her own two feet, and did it better than most people half her age. No fancy car for her, maybe that’s why in her nineties she remained quite fit and healthy, despite those naughty little cigarettes.
As hard as it was to believe, she worked until the tender age of 90, as a foster grandparent at Head Start in Atlantic City. There she mentored and nurtured the youth of the community.
Adelaide, was a quite humble, unassuming person and so willing to share whatever she had with anyone in need. She never sought to be in the spotlight, and that is precisely why we are here today to shine it on her to express our love. She will be missed, but forever remembered in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be 11AM, Monday, February 13, 2017, Hamilton Memorial United Methodist Church, 609 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 10AM. Interment to follow in Atlantic City Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.greenidgefuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Homes, Inc., Atlantic City.
Not only did Faustine become a wet nurse, she and husband, John, welcomed little Adelaide to their home, where they became the proud parents of this precious child of God. Adelaide then became little sister to Thelma, John, and Geraldine, and later big sister to Faustine, Doris, Roland, Jeanette and Marlene.
As Adelaide grew, she became a product of the Atlantic City school system. In time, she married James Alexander and bore him three children: Gary, Theresa and Deborah, before his death. Later she united with Wilber Harper until his death, with whom she gave birth to Ernest, Vincent, Eric, Brian, and Donna. In recent years, Adelaide and Paul Blocker were involved in a long term relationship, one in which they were totally devoted to one another.
I think the birth of her eight children, over twenty-five grandchildren, multiple great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren is her crowning achievement. Adelaide was so proud of all of her offspring, and would often burst with pride for all their educational and vocational accomplishments.
Much of her leisure time over the years were spent visiting her children, and those family members who lived here in the Atlantic City area. She also truly enjoyed yearly trips to Georgia and Indiana to be with the rest of her extended family.
Standing a shade over 5 feet tall, and tipping the scales at around 100 pounds, this little lady loved to attend church, and chat with friends in her senior citizen building. She was quite the fancy dresser and was well known for her arsenal of sassy hats.
She traveled to any place she wanted to go in Atlantic City by a special mode of transportation, her own two feet, and did it better than most people half her age. No fancy car for her, maybe that’s why in her nineties she remained quite fit and healthy, despite those naughty little cigarettes.
As hard as it was to believe, she worked until the tender age of 90, as a foster grandparent at Head Start in Atlantic City. There she mentored and nurtured the youth of the community.
Adelaide, was a quite humble, unassuming person and so willing to share whatever she had with anyone in need. She never sought to be in the spotlight, and that is precisely why we are here today to shine it on her to express our love. She will be missed, but forever remembered in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be 11AM, Monday, February 13, 2017, Hamilton Memorial United Methodist Church, 609 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 10AM. Interment to follow in Atlantic City Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.greenidgefuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Homes, Inc., Atlantic City.
Adelaide Alexander was born October 9, 1923, to Parker and Susan Epps. Sadly, Mrs. Epps died shortly after childbirth. Desperately seeking the milk of life for his child, Mr. Epps sought out the skills of a local we nurse, Faustine Jones.
Not only did Faustine become a wet nurse, she and husband, John, welcomed little Adelaide to their home, where they became the proud parents of this precious child of God. Adelaide then became little sister to Thelma, John, and Geraldine, and later big sister to Faustine, Doris, Roland, Jeanette and Marlene.
As Adelaide grew, she became a product of the Atlantic City school system. In time, she married James Alexander and bore him three children: Gary, Theresa and Deborah, before his death. Later she united with Wilber Harper until his death, with whom she gave birth to Ernest, Vincent, Eric, Brian, and Donna. In recent years, Adelaide and Paul Blocker were involved in a long term relationship, one in which they were totally devoted to one another.
I think the birth of her eight children, over twenty-five grandchildren, multiple great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren is her crowning achievement. Adelaide was so proud of all of her offspring, and would often burst with pride for all their educational and vocational accomplishments.
Much of her leisure time over the years were spent visiting her children, and those family members who lived here in the Atlantic City area. She also truly enjoyed yearly trips to Georgia and Indiana to be with the rest of her extended family.
Standing a shade over 5 feet tall, and tipping the scales at around 100 pounds, this little lady loved to attend church, and chat with friends in her senior citizen building. She was quite the fancy dresser and was well known for her arsenal of sassy hats.
She traveled to any place she wanted to go in Atlantic City by a special mode of transportation, her own two feet, and did it better than most people half her age. No fancy car for her, maybe that’s why in her nineties she remained quite fit and healthy, despite those naughty little cigarettes.
As hard as it was to believe, she worked until the tender age of 90, as a foster grandparent at Head Start in Atlantic City. There she mentored and nurtured the youth of the community.
Adelaide, was a quite humble, unassuming person and so willing to share whatever she had with anyone in need. She never sought to be in the spotlight, and that is precisely why we are here today to shine it on her to express our love. She will be missed, but forever remembered in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be 11AM, Monday, February 13, 2017, Hamilton Memorial United Methodist Church, 609 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 10AM. Interment to follow in Atlantic City Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.greenidgefuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Homes, Inc., Atlantic City.
Not only did Faustine become a wet nurse, she and husband, John, welcomed little Adelaide to their home, where they became the proud parents of this precious child of God. Adelaide then became little sister to Thelma, John, and Geraldine, and later big sister to Faustine, Doris, Roland, Jeanette and Marlene.
As Adelaide grew, she became a product of the Atlantic City school system. In time, she married James Alexander and bore him three children: Gary, Theresa and Deborah, before his death. Later she united with Wilber Harper until his death, with whom she gave birth to Ernest, Vincent, Eric, Brian, and Donna. In recent years, Adelaide and Paul Blocker were involved in a long term relationship, one in which they were totally devoted to one another.
I think the birth of her eight children, over twenty-five grandchildren, multiple great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren is her crowning achievement. Adelaide was so proud of all of her offspring, and would often burst with pride for all their educational and vocational accomplishments.
Much of her leisure time over the years were spent visiting her children, and those family members who lived here in the Atlantic City area. She also truly enjoyed yearly trips to Georgia and Indiana to be with the rest of her extended family.
Standing a shade over 5 feet tall, and tipping the scales at around 100 pounds, this little lady loved to attend church, and chat with friends in her senior citizen building. She was quite the fancy dresser and was well known for her arsenal of sassy hats.
She traveled to any place she wanted to go in Atlantic City by a special mode of transportation, her own two feet, and did it better than most people half her age. No fancy car for her, maybe that’s why in her nineties she remained quite fit and healthy, despite those naughty little cigarettes.
As hard as it was to believe, she worked until the tender age of 90, as a foster grandparent at Head Start in Atlantic City. There she mentored and nurtured the youth of the community.
Adelaide, was a quite humble, unassuming person and so willing to share whatever she had with anyone in need. She never sought to be in the spotlight, and that is precisely why we are here today to shine it on her to express our love. She will be missed, but forever remembered in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be 11AM, Monday, February 13, 2017, Hamilton Memorial United Methodist Church, 609 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 10AM. Interment to follow in Atlantic City Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.greenidgefuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Homes, Inc., Atlantic City.
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