Creola Alexander

Creola Alexander passed away August 10, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late Mack Alexander. Beloved mother of Delores Minter and Juanita Brown. Loving grandmother of Sharon L. Minter, Kimberly S. Brown, and Victoria M. Brown; great grandmother of Gregory Mitchell, Jr., and Charline D. Minter; great-great grandmother of Raven Sharae and Raquel Monica Cloud-Mitchell, Jason Leonard Charles and Jayce Dallas William Hawkins. Loving daughter of the late Boysie and Marietta Fields. Dearest sister of the late John L. Fields, Boysie Fields, Jr., and Marietta Williamson. She leaves behind a host of relatives and friends.

Creola valued hard work. She retired from nursing after 25 years at the Cleveland Clinic.

Mrs. Alexander was active in the community, and she excelled in the game of Bridge. She was an active member of the American Bridge Association.

Creola was an excellent cook and baker. She hosted many celebrations for family and friends. Mack and Creola traveled and cruised the world.

Creola supported her family in achieving their goals. She was a devout Catholic, and was a faithful member of St. Cecilia Church. She joined Church of St. Dominic in later years. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her name to Church of St. Dominic, 19000 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44122. Private family service.

Creola's beauty and strength was displayed to all who knew her. She loved her family, and will forever remain in our hearts.

"When Tomorrow Starts Without Me" is a poem by David M. Romano which expresses love.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me
I wish you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
Each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too
When tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And that I would have to leave behind
All those I dearly love
But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me
From his golden throne
He said this is eternity and all I promised you
Today for life on earth is done
But here it starts anew
I promised no tomorrow
For today will always last
And since each day's the exact same way
There is no longing for the past
So when tomorrow starts without me
Do not think we're apart
For every time you think of me
Remember I'm right in your heart