Brenda L. Alexander

Brenda L. Alexander (nee Mitchem) 60 of Elyria, passed away following a short illness on March 28, 2025. She was always a fighter, and definitely showed it during her last week. Brenda worked for 15 years for Children’s Services and about 8 years for Travel Centers of America. She enjoyed doing crafts, but her greatest legacy is that she was all about her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and always made sure that her family came first and wouldn’t do without, no matter her own situation. She drew great pleasure in seeing them happy, and will be terribly missed by them.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ricky A. Alexander; children, Brandy (Ward Farmer, fiancé), Christopher, and Ricky E.; grandchildren, Chasity, Juan, Kimberly, Chloe, and Maryssa; siblings, Teri McDonald (Shannon) and Ronni Garcia (Michael); along with several nieces and nephews; and her cool cousin Earl Putnam.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sebert and Ruby Watson Mitchem; and brothers, Steven, Leon, and Jimmy.

A Memorial Gathering to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 3:00 - 5:oo pm at the Reichlin Roberts Bollinger Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria.