Leatrice (Hamilton) Alexander

Sister Leatrice H. Alexander, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt was born April 12, 1940. She departed this life at the age of 84 on January 12, 2025, at the Lane Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Her unwavering faith was a guiding light to her family and community, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her.
She was called and baptized at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend Williams at the Strangers Home Baptist Church. Leatrice served faithfully in several capacities of the church including choir, usher board, deaconess and more recently, she was the Mother of the Church until her passing. She lived and set good Christian examples for her children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and the whole family. She assisted her single mom, along with her brother Joe L. Hamilton, Sr. in rearing her younger siblings. She was not one to shy away from saying what was on her mind and was affectionately known as “Grant.” The family gave her the title of BOSS.
Leatrice received her formal education from Chaneyville High School Class of 1958. During her high school years, she was a great basketball player when the teams played
3 on 3. She was instrumental in leading her team as a member of the 1955 Girls State Champion Basketball Team. She was proudly inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 7, 2001. After her high school years, she worked as a nurse’s aide with many years of service at Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary, Louisiana. She also did private duty sitting with her beloved patients where she cared for them dearly.
Leatrice’s hobbies included making sweet treats (pies, ice cream, peach crunch, pecan candy, etc.), sewing, and quilting. She cherished the moments of walking and traveling with her lifetime friend, the late Mrs. Dorothy Spann. In her later years, she enjoyed attending the Chaneyville Community Center where she perfected her crafting skills.
Leatrice leaves to cherish her memories: her loving husband of 65 years, Frank Alexander; her children: Frank A. Alexander, Sr. (Pearl) of Kathleen, Georgia, Henry R.
Alexander of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gwendolyn A. Veal (Jones Sr.) of Zachary, Louisiana, Larry J. Alexander, Sr. (Nora Yvette) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Paul D. Alexander of Zachary, Louisiana, and Carlos T. Alexander of Richardson, Texas; brothers, Joe L. Hamilton, Sr. of Zachary, Louisiana, Ruffin Hamilton,
Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Roosevelt Hamilton, Sr. of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, Jimmie L. Hamilton, Sr. (Janelle) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Felton E. Hamilton, Sr. of Baker, Louisiana; Sisters: Johnnie H. Singleton, of
Baker, Louisiana and Janice E. Lee (William Sr.) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; half-brothers, Decuire Hamilton (Nelda) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Delone
Hamilton (Kim) of Texas, and Columbus Hamilton of Zachary, Louisiana (Stacie); half-sister, Vera H. Melonson (Joe) of Zachary, Louisiana, fifteen
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; one goddaughter, Timesha
Hamilton of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; special niece, Joyce M. Hamilton of Zachary, Louisiana and special granddaughter and namesake, her twin
Leamenia Veal of Zachary, Louisiana; special former daughters in law, Monique Davis of Slaughter, Louisiana and Kenya Jones of McKinney, Texas; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruffin Hamilton and Beatrice Edwards; brothers, Rufus L. Hamilton, Sr. and
Johnny L. Hamilton, Sr.; and sister, Carrie M. Hamilton and Juanita E. Alexander; maternal and paternal
grandparents, uncles, Booker T. and Joe Doty and other aunts and uncles; and daughter-in-
law, Katherine G. Alexander.
  

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