Ethel Mae Alexander Lemons - Fair Funeral Home

Ethel Mae Alexander Lemons October 14, 1933 - February 9, 2021

Born: Saturday Oct 14, 1933

Died: Tuesday Feb 9, 2021

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Ethel Mae Alexander Lemons, 87, passed peacefully Tuesday afternoon on February 9, 2021, at Safe Haven Home with her daughter’s by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Sunday, February 14, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. She will lie in repose on Saturday from 12 Noon to 6 PM at Fair Funeral Home for those wishing to come by to pay their respects.

Born October 14, 1933 in Ronda, NC, Ethel was the daughter of the late William Lytle Alexander and Mary Truitt Alexander. She was a graduate of Leaksville High School and a retiree of Rockingham County School System where she worked as a bus driver. Ethel was previously employed by E. I. DuPont, Inc. She enjoyed gardening, camping in her motor home, playing cards with friends and spending time with her family.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her two daughters, Sherry Lemons Aheron (Keith) and Robin Lemons Flippen (Eddie); three grandchildren, Mark Samuel Martin (Crystal), Marshall Lee Flippen and Kelsi Aheron Citty (Robbie); great-grandson, Shane Matthew Martin; two great-granddaughters, Laney Nicole Chaney and Emma Lynn Chaney; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members; along with two special cousins, Brenda and Carol.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zendale P. Lemons; brother, Ralph Alexander; and sisters, Vena Akers, Mabel Hill and Pauline “Polly” Cochran.

The family would like to offer their appreciation to Safe Haven Care Home for their loving care and support, especially Cassandra and Jessie.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Sad to hear this. I will miss her! I even named a cat after her . Xoxo. ❤
Haley

Really sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs during this difficult time. May you remember all the fun times with her and feel loved.
Sam and Vicki Robertson

Sherry and Robin. Don't know if you remember me or not. When we were all growing up our parents were friends. Your mother and I drove school buses together and she was always a people person. Praying for you at the time of need.
joan eanes spain

Dear Sherry and family..... Praying for you at this sad time of loss!!! May God hold you close to His loving heart and give you peace and comfort today and in the days ahead!!!
Micki M. Neal

Sherry, Robin and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. With my deepest sympathies, Lisa
Lisa Wright Hines

I am so sorry to hear about Ethel’s passing. She was such a sweet, sweet lady. Prayers for the family in the days and weeks to come.
Kristi Moore

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour

Sorry hearing about Ethel !! Have a lot of memories for she was a school bus driver and so am I for years!! E
Gale Craig

We were sorry to hear of Ethel’s passing. She will be missed. We will keep all her family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Francis & Dianne Carter

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