Jessie Belle Alexander, 93, of Mineral Wells, a retired sales clerk, passed away Nov. 12, 2006, at her home.

Jessie was born Sept. 11, 1913, in Whitt, to William and Ella Naomi Cranfill. She was a member of Southside Church of Christ. She married Albert Franklin Alexander June 5, 1982. They spent many happy years together.

Albert preceded her in death March 29, 2006.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Deloris and Art West, Nelda and Jimmy Holmes, Joyce and Darrel Allison; niece and husband, Rea and Ken Shelton; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and very special friends, Todd and Deloris Loop, and John and Gracie Walker.

She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jamie Cade and Mike West.

The family wishes to express appreciation to Integra-Care, Mineral Wells Medical Supply, Hipolita Perez, Bernabe Allison, Georgia Huddleston and Janie Byrd.

Jessie, in her last days, enjoyed watching and talking to her little great-granddaughter, Shaylee, who she called "Little Shorty." Jessie will be missed but not forgotten.

Graveside service is scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Santo North Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home

302 W. Hubbard, Mineral Wells

(940) 325-4422