Margaret L. (Preston) Alexander

Margaret L. (Preston) Alexander, 95, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Tempe, Arizona.

She was born August 16, 1928, in Williams Bay Wisconsin, the daughter of Elihue and Minnie Myrtle (Surpas) Preston.  On November 20, 1945, she married Paul Alexander, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2010.

Margaret is survived by her sons, Geoffrey Lynn Alexander of Fairland, Greggory Alexander and wife, Lora, of Mesa, Arizona, and Christopher Alexander of Tempe; grandchildren, Jason Paul Alexander, John Keith Alexander, Daniel Alexander and Jessi Alexander; great-grandchildren, Reese Alexander and Aiden Alexander; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Edward Alexander; brothers, James Preston, Charles Preston and Harry Preston; and sisters, Cathryne Love and Virginia Medsker.

Margaret was a homemaker and formerly worked at LS Ayres in Indianapolis.

She attended New Life United Methodist Church.

Margaret enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and reading.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Friday, April 12, 2024 at Boggstown Cemetery in Shelby County.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dinner Before Bedtime.

Online condolences may be shared with Margaret’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.