Melba Gene Alexander Townsend

On August 29, 2024 Melba Gene Alexander Townsend passed away at the age of 86 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Melba was born on September 13, 1937 on the farm in Lampasas County to Tecompsy and Bessie Connell Alexander. She resided in Evant, Texas most of her life and worked as a nurses aid or in housekeeping in the hospital/nursing home setting. She was a valued asset to the small community of Evant for many years and will be missed.

Melba had three sons and one daughter; Billy Townsend, Cecil Townsend, David Townsend and Melba Gene Townsend.

She is preceded in death by her sons Cecil Townsend and David Townsend, her brothers Dub Alexander, Norman Alexander, Paul Alexander, Albert Alexander and her sisters Lilly Alexander, Sara jane Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander and sister in law Wanda Alexander.

She is survived by her son Billy Townsend and Daughter Melba Townsend. She also leaves behind a very dear daughter in law Anne Townsend and a brother and sister James Alexander and Jane Alexander. Melba also leaves Jerry Alexander and Penny Timmons a nephew and niece.

A visitation service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Evant on Tuesday from 8:30AM to 10:00AM. The service will be at 10:00AM at the church followed by final interment in the Knox Cemetery.