Reva Malissa Alexander
1914 - 2012 (98 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Reva Malissa Alexander was born on 11 May 1914 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Elmer Grimes Alexander and Mildred Dorcas Cooper); died on 13 Nov 2012 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Meadville Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Reva Melissa (Alexander) Smith, age 98, of Meadville, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Livingston Manor in Chillicothe.
The following obituary was submitted by the family.
Reva was born in Linneus on May 13, 1914. She was the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Cooper) Alexander. Reva graduated from Linneus High School in 1932. On January 14, 1934, she married Herman Glenn Smith who preceded her in death on August 1, 2004. The couple spent 70 years of "happily ever after".
Reva was a homemaker and had spent many hours making beautiful quilts and cooking wonderful meals for her family. She was a devoted member of the Meadville Church of Christ. Her dedication to God and her family were her life long passions. After moving from the farm to Meadville in 1968, she and Glenn were the school custodians and she helped with the cooking in the school cafeteria.
Survivors include one son, Virgil Smith and wife, Janeta of Meadville; four grandchildren, Joy Main and husband, Jerry Lynn of Bucklin, Jill Angell and husband, Jed of Centralia, Darren Smith and wife, Jackie of Meadville, and Blaine Smith and wife, Mishelle of Meadville; 13 great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the Meadville Church of Christ with Pastor Jed Angell officiating. Burial will be in Meadville Cemetery in Meadville. Friends may stop by Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home in Meadville Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 in the evening and the family will receive friends on Saturday at the Meadville Church of Christ from 1:00 p.m. until time for the service.
Memorials to Meadville RIV School (to be used for the Athletic Department) or the Meadville Cemetery may be left at the church or mailed to Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, PO Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100708864/reva-melissa-smith
Block F, Row 6, Grave Space 39.0, Lot BB5Reva married Herman "Glenn" Smith on 14 Jan 1934 in Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. Herman (son of Orra "Norman" Smith and Anna "Maude" Hedges) was born on 28 Feb 1910 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 Aug 2004; was buried in Meadville Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. 
Elmer Grimes Alexander was born on 11 Oct 1877 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Aug 1958 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Sep 1958 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
Notes:
Elmer G. Alexander, 80, Linneus, Passed Away
Elmer G. Alexander, son of William R. and Melissa Morris Alexander, was born Oct. 11, 1877, on a farm about four miles west of Purdin. He passed away at McLarney Hospital at Brookfield, Mo., Aug. 30, 1958, after about a year of failing health. He was aged 80 years, 10 months, and 19 days.
He was married to Mildred D. Cooper Jan. 29, 1899. To this union five children were born. One son, Virgil, preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 1912. Surviving are Clyde C. Alexander of Meadville, Mo., Raymond E. Alexander of Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Reva Smith of Meadville, Mo., Mrs. Alpha Calhoun of Browning Mo. His wife passed away on Dec. 25, 1936. He was married again to Mrs. Ora Kemper on Nov. 10, 1940, who survives. Besides there are three sisters Mrs. Eva Gooch of Linneus, Mo., Mrs. Rosa Singleton of Linneus, Mo., Mrs. Azelis Gooch of Purdin, Mo. There are nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He professed his faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Morris Chapel Methodist Church in youth. He later transferred his membership to the Linneus Methodist Church and was a faithful member until death.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander moved to Oklahoma in the spring of 1899 and lived there some five years, returning to Missouri in 1903. He has lived on farms in Linn county since 1903.
He was a devoted husband and father. He was an honest upright citizen, respected and loved by all who knew him. He was always interested in the better things of his community, and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon September 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Linneus conducted by the Rev. W.H. Allen, pastor. Song service was by Mrs. Louise Anderson and Glyn Maxwell accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Taylor.
Casket bearers were the grandson Elwood Alexander, James Alexander, Virgil Smith, David Long, Leon Jaynes and Lloyd Woolen.
Burial was made in the Morris Chapel cemetery, under the direction of the Brothers Funeral Home.
The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 4 September 1958.
Name:
son of William R. Alexander and Melissa Morris
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1958/1958_00029585.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51507301/elmer-grimes-alexanderElmer married Mildred Dorcas Cooper on 29 Jan 1899. Mildred (daughter of George William Cooper and Mildred Gooch) was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Dec 1936 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Dec 1936 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mildred Dorcas Cooper was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Linn County, Missouri (daughter of George William Cooper and Mildred Gooch); died on 25 Dec 1936 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Dec 1936 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Mrs. Elmer Alexander
Mildred D. , daughter of George W. and Mildred Cooper, was born April 6th, 1880, and died December 25th, 1936.
She was married to Elmer Alexander, January 29, 1899, and to them the following children were born: Virgil, who died October 10, 1912, Clyde of Meadville, Mo., Raymond of Laclede, Mo., Mrs. Reva Smith of Chula, Mo., and Alpha, of the home. She also leaves four grandchildren.
Her living brothers and sisters are E.J. Cooper, of Solomon, Kas., Mrs. Nan King of Walker, Mo., Mrs. Belle Barnes, of Eden Idaho, Mrs. Alice Canada, of Jerome, Idaho, Herbert Cooper of Eden, Idaho, Grover Cooper, of Chula, MO., Wheeler Cooper of Laredo, Mo., Herman Cooper, of Purdin, Mo. R.J. Cooper and Homer Cooper have preceded her in death.
She united with the church at Morris Chapel in 1894 under the ministry of the Rev. E.E. Bostwick, and has lived a faithful member since.
Her entire life has been spent in Linn County with the exception of five years spent in Oklahoma.
Although she has been ill for several years, she has been a patient sufferer, and has always been concerned about the welfare of her family and friends who are left to mourn her passing.
“There is no death, the stars go down
To rise upon some fairer shore;
And bright in Heaven’s jeweled crown
they shine forevermore.
The Daily News- Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri. Thursday, 11 December 1936.
Name:
daughter of George W. Cooper and Mildred
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1936/1936_00046575.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65083074/mildred-dorcas-alexanderChildren:
- 1. Reva Malissa Alexander was born on 11 May 1914 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Nov 2012 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Meadville Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 3
6. George William Cooper was born on 12 Feb 1844 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Jan 1914 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. Confederate army.
Notes:
Geo. W. Cooper Dead
At 11 o’clock Saturday morning Jan. 17, Geo. W. Cooper died after a long illness at his home near Shafter in Jackson township. His wife had passed away a little more than a month before.
Mr. Cooper was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., February 12, 1842, and so was 71 years, 11 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. His parents came to Missouri when he was about two years old, and both his father and mother died shortly after coming to this state. He was then taken into the home of this mother’s sister, who was Mrs. Luvicey Gooch, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage with Mildred Gooch, only daughter of Roland and Zelila Gooch, on July 12, 1865, following his service in the Confederate armies, and to them were born seven sons and five daughters, all of whom survive their parents, and all were present during his last hours excepting one daughter – the eldest.
George W. Cooper was an excellent citizen; indeed few men could so nearly count all their acquaintances as their friends. He was a kind and loving father and husband and was a neighbor who could be relied upon for sympathy and help in time of need. His standing in the community where he had lived so long was evidenced by the great congregation which attended his funeral at Mt. Live Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Drinkard of Laredo, from who we have gathered most of the above facts concerning the deceased.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 22 January 1914.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1914/1914_00009091.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58245112/george-william-cooperGeorge married Mildred Gooch on 12 Jul 1865. Mildred was born on 9 Jul 1846 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1913 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Dec 1913 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mildred Gooch was born on 9 Jul 1846 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1913 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Dec 1913 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Death of Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper
The death of Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper which occurred at their home in Jackson township Sunday morning cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood. She had been ill for several moths of heart trouble and her death, while not unexpected, was a great shock to her family and especially to her husband who is in very poor health.
Mildred Gooch was born in this county in July 1848, and has spent her entire life in this community. She was married to Mr. Cooper while a young girl and they were the parents of twelve children, all of whom are living and were present during their mother’s last illness and death.
The children, seven sons and five daughters are: Edw. Herbert, Home, “Cap”, Grover, Wheeler and Herman and Mrs. James King, Mrs. Edw. Barnes, Mrs. Wm. Morris, Mrs. Miles Canada and Mrs. Elmer Alexander.
The deceased was a faithful Christian and belonged at the M.E. Church South at Morris Chapel. The funeral was held at the home Monday, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Moore, assisted by Rev. Jno. W. Drinkard of Laredo, who was reared in the family with the deceased and who said at her funeral she had been to him a true and loving sister. Burial occurred at Mt. Olive cemetery.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 18 December 1913, page 1.
Name:
daughter of Roland Gooch and Zelila
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1913/1913_00040258.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58245135/mildred-cooperChildren:
- Homer Daniel Cooper was born on 20 Feb 1876 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Jul 1932 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri.
- 3. Mildred Dorcas Cooper was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Dec 1936 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Dec 1936 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri.