Sara Alexander Obituary

Sara Ann Alexander a native and resident of Baton Rouge passed away Monday April 1, 2013 at the age of 66. Ms. Alexander was retired from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, State Mineral Board. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School, class of 1964 and Louisiana State University. Visiting will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge on Thursday April 4, 2013 from 12noon until memorial services at 2pm officiated by Rev. Brad Franklin. Graveside services will be at a later date. Ms. Alexander is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Grey Alexander Bilbao and Gilberto Bilbao; three nieces, Elizabeth Grace Bilbao, Susanna Katalina Bilbao, and Maria "Chela" Bilbao Smith and her husband Kyle Smith; her aunts, Cleada Norton Butts and Dorothy Wooton Butts; her cousins Sallie Nobles, Rebecca Hill, and Dana Rae Kinard, a lifelong friend, Vera Olds and extended family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, James. H. Alexander, Sr. and Ann Butts Alexander, a brother, James H. Alexander, Jr., and an uncle, Mitchell Butts, and an aunt Frances Gilson. Donations may be made to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, The Hospice of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge General Foundation/Pennington Cancer Center, or the First United Methodist Church, in memory of Sara Ann Alexander. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the care given Ms. Alexander by Dr. Michael Castine, Dr. William Russell, Dr. Robert Hinkle, Dr. Charles Mason, and staff of the 4th floor oncology unit at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Bluebonnet campus. Honorary pallbearers will be Kyle Smith, John R. "Rusty" Olds, T. B. "Tommy" Bennett, Jr., Myron A. "Mike" Walker, Jr., Jay Dardenne, Buddy Bloch, Gordon Walker, and Eduardo Bilbao.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2013.
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April 5, 2013

Sorry to hear of Sara's passing.
I enjoyed working with her at Mineral
Resources.

Warren Powell

April 5, 2013

It was more than a honor to take care of Ms. Sara while she was on the oncology unit at BRG. We had many laughs and good times. She will be missed.

Jessica Ashford

April 4, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Sara's passing. She will always be remembered for all that she taught me during my employment at Mineral Resources. She was a wonderful boss and a very kind person.

Mary Kay Vince

April 4, 2013

I enjoyed working with Sara. She always seemed to be smiling and was very helpful when I was learning my job.

Dalton Pollet

April 3, 2013

So sorry to hear this. Sara was a very sweet person. I worked with her at the Mineral Board back in 1975.

Jan Hibbing

April 3, 2013

She will truely be missed and remembered.

I have thought about Sara over the years since her retirement from the Dept. of Natural Resources, State Mineral Board, where I had the pleasure of working with her.

Vicki Brune Simmons

April 3, 2013

I've known Sacy since elementary school, and through boosters at BRHS. I didn't know she was ill, and so sorry to hear this news. I pray His peace will be with you all.

Linda Hardin Caston

April 2, 2013

I was so saddened to read about the passing of one of my high school friends, Sacy Alexander. She was such a dear person and fun to be with. I have not seen her in many years, but have only positive recollections of knowing her. She will be greatly missed. Prayers are extended to her family and friends.

Drue Thom White

April 2, 2013

Sorry for the loss
I was in the class of 1964 Baton Rouge High School

Linda Lott Dawsey

April 2, 2013

Robyn Olds

April 2, 2013

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