Mary Catherine Alexander, born on January 10, 1933, in Houston, Texas, to Harrison Bryant and Mary Louise Francis, was one of two daughters. Tragically, her mother passed away when she was just three years old, her father married Edythe Josphine Boston who raised them.
After graduating from Phyllis Wheatley High School, Mary Catherine moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1950, where she attended the University of Denver (DU) and met her future husband, Lawrence Velton Glover. They were blessed with three children: Lawrence, Lynette, and Sharon.
However, after the passing of her husband at a young age, Mary Catherine was blessed again when she married Reverend Major Warren D. Alexander in April 1962. Reverend Alexander was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base.
Mary Catherine’s professional journey began at Methodist Church headquarters in Denver, where she served as an Administrative Assistant. Later, she joined the University of Denver (DU) as an Administrator in the Vice Chancellor’s office.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Mary Catherine was actively involved in various community organizations. She was a PTA President at her children’s school, Smith Elementary. She led the Junior Girl Scouts Troop, was a member of the Northeast Park Hill Civic Association, and volunteered for the Metro Denver Fair Housing Center. She was also a long-standing member of the Les Bon Ami Social Club, a Silhouette with the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, an Owlet with the Owl Club of Denver, and hosted several Tuskegee Airmen Hooks Jones local chapter meetings in her home.
Throughout her life, Mary Catherine was a devoted wife and mother, taking pride in being the matriarch of her family.
Mary Catherine, a woman of God, and her husband Warren ensured that their children were raised and actively involved in the church. They were members of Park Hill United Methodist Church (PHUMC) and were one of the early African American families to integrate the church.
Mary Catherine is preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorothy, husband Lawrence Velton Glover, husband Warren D. Alexander, and son-in-law Barry Booker. Those left to cherish her memory include her three children, Lawrence (Judith) Alexander, Lynette Alexander Booker, and Sharon Alexander Holt; four grandchildren, Tyree (Stacey) Booker, Jamee Booker, and Sheena Holt; Brandon {Ada} Johnson and nine great-grandchildren, Jayla, Jasmyne, Bryant, Baylen, Carlos (CJ), Josiah, Moriah, Kade and Knox; along with a host of family and friends.
Celebrating The Life and Loving Memory of Mary Catherine Alexander
January 10, 1933, to January 18, 2026
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:00 AM - A Glimpse til Glory | 12:00 PM - A Celebration of Life
Park Hill United Methodist Church 5209 Montview Blvd, Denver, CO 80207L
Eulogist: Bishop Jerry Demmer
Officiant: Rev. Dr. Valerie L. Jackson
Prelude
Processional and Viewing
Greetings and Call to Worship
Daryl J. Walker, Minister of Worship & Arts
Park Hill United Methodist Church
The Alexander Family
Rev. Dr. Valerie L. Jackson
Lead Pastor Park Hill United Methodist Church
Song UMH No. 77 , How Great Thou Art
Stuart Hine
Prayer of Solace
The Community
Pastor Gloria Wright
Old Testament Scripture: Proverbs 31: 10-31
Sheena Denise Holt, Granddaughter
New Testament Scripture: Revelation 21: 1-7
Judy Alexander, Daughter-in-Love
Solo AAHH No. 549, This Little Light of Mine Josiah Alexander Holt Great Grandson
Expressions: Precious Memories of Love and Gratitude
The First Born - Lawrence Alexander
The Grandchildren - Tyree Alexander Booker, Grandson
The Community - The Honorable Wilma Webb and The Honorable Wellington Webb
Clergy - Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer
The Last Born - Rev. Sharon Alexander Holt
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Dance With My Mother
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Resolutions and Acknowledgements
Duet – Musical Selection
Words of Comfort
The Lord’s Prayer
Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston
Nasira Watson, Cleo Park Robinson Dance Choreographed by Winifred Harris
Lady Katrina Lynn Demmer
The Absolute Word Church
Minister Brionne Wright Brandie Wright
Bishop Jerry Demmer, Senior Pastor
Song UMH No. 377, It Is Well With My Soul
The Benediction
Recessional
The Absolute Word Church
Min. Daryl J. Walker Horatio Spafford, Philip Bliss Lillie Vaden, and Dawn Box-Givens
Bishop Jerry Dimmer
The Family and Community
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Interment Monday, February 2 Fort Logan National Cemetery 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236
Memorial Gifts as a tribute to Mary Catherine Alexander may be donated to: The Park Hill United Methodist Church parkhillumc.com/give
Thank You
We are deeply grateful for your presence today. Mere words are not adequate to fully express our gratitude for the love and support you have extended to our family during this time of grief for the loss of our Matriarch. We will always remember your gifts of kindness and compassion.
Join Us for the Reception Please join us for the reception immediately following the worship in the church’s sanctuary parlor and coffee bar, right outside the sanctuary.
