Verla Mae Alexander 79 of Port Orange Florida died Tuesday February 24, 2009 at her home in Florida                                       

She was born March 18, 1929 in Trenton, IL to Steward and Viola (Schmitt) Klein: they preceded her in death 

She married William “Bill” Alexander June 28, 1947 at St. Mary Church in Trenton and he survives. 

Also Survivng are sons William “Bill” (friend Marilyn) Alexander Jr. of Aviston, Brad Alexander of Port Orange Fl, Barry (Karen) Alexander of Breese, Bart (Betty) Alexander of Highland 

A Daughter Barbara (Jim) Gifford of Highland 

14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren 

3 sisters Lila Linck of Aviston, Ima June Oberneufermann of Troy, Norma Jean Pennell of Olatha, KS 

Verla was the first lady real estate broker in Clinton County, Member and past president of the Trenton VFW Auxiliary, life time member of Trenton American Legion Auxiliary. She taught ceramics to 4H groups for many years. She was a great mother and homemaker and adored all children 

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday March 7, 2009 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Gene Kreher officiating  

Visitation will be on Friday March 6 from 4 to 8 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in TrentonSaturday March 7 from 9 am to time of service at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton. 

Trenton VFW Auxiliary services will be held on Friday at 7:00 PM at the funeral home 

Memorials can be made to Shriner's Children’s Hospital or Hospice and will be received at the funeral home