Nina Belle Dancy Alexander

Obituary Nina Belle Dancy Alexander transitioned peacefully in her home on August 15, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 91. Nina was born on August 18, 1926 in Greenville, Mississippi to William Pearl Dancy and Belle Washington Boyd Dancy, but reared in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Lincoln High School, received her BA Degree from Lincoln University, MA from Columbia University, New York, Administrative credentials from the University of Chicago, and Special Education credentials from National College, Chicago. She married William Lee Gwynn, Jr (deceased) in 1944 and they had one child together, Dacia Arlita Gwynn in 1952. She later married William Decovan Alexander in 1971, who passed away in 1991. Nina spent over 50 years as an Educator, 35 years of which serving the developmentally disabled of all ages in a variety of positions. She was appointed to serve on Area Board 10 for the developmentally disabled individuals (DDI). She also served on the Westside Regional Board, Westside Special Olympics Board, and the Direction Board for parents of Developmentally Disabled Individuals, along with many others. Nina was a social, active woman who was deeply involved in many service organizations throughout her life. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Top Ladies of Distinction, and Women’s Federation of World Peace, NCNW, NAACP, UNCF, NAUW, Women of Los Angeles, Phi Delta Kappa and several others. Her family and friends will always remember her as an amazingly generous and caring person. Nina has received many awards, to include one presented at the United Nations for her work with Women’s Federation of World Peace. She has been active in the Dolo Coker Scholarship Foundation since its inception, serving where needed for over 25 years. Nina is survived by her daughter, Dacia; her grandchildren, Keione and Lawrence (Sarah); her great-grandchildren: Auzurae, Adrian, Kaeden, Lauren, and Landen; her brothers: William (Darnell, d.), Felix (Mildred, d.), James (Barbara), and Earl; her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, cousins, and many close friends. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Belle and William Dancy; her husband William Alexander; her sister Rose; her nephew, Isaac; and nieces, Kimberly and Gerri. A memorial service is scheduled for Nina Alexander on September 1, 2018 at noon, with a Reception to follow, at Founders Church of Religious Science, 3281 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90020. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Nina's life. The family would like to thank Lawrence A. Jones Funeral Home for their assistance in carrying out Nina’s last wishes. Flowers and donations can be sent to the family c/o Founders Church. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nina Belle Dancy Alexander, please visit our floral store. Read More

Nina Belle Dancy Alexander

August 18, 1926 - August 15, 2018