Dorothy L. Alexander

She was born April 7, 1945 in Memphis, TN to Leroy and Nannie Lou (Banks) Jackson. She married Bonny Alexander November 1, 1974 in Peoria. He survives along with four daughters: Tracey Alexander of Durham, N.C., Felicia Alexander of Miami, FL., Alisha Alexander of Aurora, IL, Briana Alexander of Peoria, three sons: Undrell Alexander, Craig Brock and Johnathan Bergmann all of Peoria, twelve grandchildren, one of whom she raised, Malachi Alexander of Peoria, seven sisters: Hattie (Plumer) Williams, Ludie (Clearthur) Hollingsworth, Mary Pickett, Arie (John) Stenson, Darlene Jackson, Jeanette Owens, Dawnette Jackson all of Peoria, four brothers, Leroy Jackson, Jr, Charles Jackson, Kenneth (Annette) Jackson all of Peoria, Oscar (Renita) Jackson of Saint Peters, MO, one sister-in-law, Lula Williams, one brother-in-law, Lathaemon “Cub” (Bobbie) Alexander all of Peoria, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one grandson, Jaylin Maxison.

Dorothy was a Licensed Cosmetologist and co-owned and operated Dottie & Rosie’s Glamour Shop in Peoria. She also was a Caterer in the Peoria area and co-owner of J & A’s Southern Cuisine. Dorothy was a Foster Parent with The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, formerly Catholic Social Services, for over 30 years raising over 30 foster children.

She was a very active member of Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Peoria. A church she served as the head of the culinary staff, was a Sunday school teacher, choir director, and was instrumental in starting the homeless feeding ministry and food pantry.

Funeral services will be Saturday December 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ at 401 Elm Street, Peoria, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Church. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.

Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to the family at CEFCU where a memorial fund has been set up.

Please view Dorothy’s obituary online at www.Davison-FultonWoodlandChapel.com