Darlene Hogue Alexander Obituary

Darlene Hogue Alexander, 64, of Suffolk VA went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021. Born on March 4, 1957, she was the daughter of the late James Elmer Hogue, Jr. and Elenor Goodrich Muche. 

Darlene retired from Suffolk Public Schools in 2021. She loved her family and loved her grandbabies with all her heart. She also loved being on the water, history, animals and traveling. Darlene was a devoted wife, mother, and Emme. 

She is survived by her husband of nearly 47 years, Gary L. Alexander; children Gary L. Alexander Jr. and Jenny E. A. Spalding; grandchildren Mila Alexander, Talia Alexander and Reid Spalding; siblings Clay Hogue, Tonia Sealey, and Janet Harris (Waylon) and many brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 7PM at R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory, Bennetts Creek Chapel. Pastor Walker will officiate the service. 

Memorial Donations may be made to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters at CHKD - Attn: Philanthropy, P. O. Box 2156, Norfolk VA 23501 and to the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House at Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, 5008 Monument Avenue, 2nd Floor, Richmond VA 23230. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. 

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on Dec. 24, 2021.

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See also: 
1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Darlene+Hogue+Alexander&page1
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/darlene-hogue-alexander-obituary?id31993806

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Darlene Hogue Alexander, 64, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on 13 December 2021. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family. Darlene retired from Suffolk Public Schools and enjoyed being on the water, history, and travel.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A celebration of life for Darlene Hogue Alexander was held on 21 December 2021 at R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory, Bennetts Creek Chapel. Burial details are not known.

### The Edited Obituary

Darlene Hogue Alexander, 64, of Suffolk, VA, went to be with the Lord on 13 December 2021. Born on 4 March 1957, she was the daughter of the late James Elmer Hogue, Jr. and Elenor Goodrich Muche.

Darlene retired from Suffolk Public Schools in 2021. She loved her family and loved her grandbabies with all her heart. She also loved being on the water, history, animals, and traveling. Darlene was a devoted wife, mother, and Emme.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 47 years, Gary L. Alexander; children Gary L. Alexander Jr. and Jenny E. A. Spalding; grandchildren Mila Alexander, Talia Alexander, and Reid Spalding; siblings Clay Hogue, Tonia Sealey, and Janet Harris (Waylon); and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters at CHKD - Attn: Philanthropy, P. O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501, and to the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House at Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, 5008 Monument Avenue, 2nd Floor, Richmond, VA 23230. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory on 24 December 2021.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Darlene Hogue Alexander       |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| Age     | 64 years                      |
| Birth   | 4 March 1957; Suffolk, VA     |
| Death   | 13 December 2021; Suffolk, VA |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship       | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------|
| Darlene Hogue Alexander | Decedent           | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Gary L. Alexander       | Spouse             | Suffolk, VA                    |
| James Elmer Hogue, Jr.  | Parent             | --                             |
| Elenor Goodrich Muche   | Parent             | --                             |
| Gary L. Alexander Jr.   | Child              | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Jenny E. A. Spalding    | Child              | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Mila Alexander          | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Talia Alexander         | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Reid Spalding           | Grandchild         | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Clay Hogue              | Sibling            | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Tonia Sealey            | Sibling            | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Janet Harris            | Sibling            | Suffolk, VA                    |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Darlene Hogue Alexander retired from Suffolk Public Schools in 2021.
2. She had a deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren.
3. Darlene enjoyed spending time on the water, learning about history, caring for animals, and traveling. 
4. She was a devoted wife and mother, as well as a loving Emme (grandmother).