Augusta Minch Alexander

Augusta (Minch) Alexander, 83, passed away peacefully Nov. 25, 2011, in Edgewood at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in the presence of her friends and family. She was born in Owen County, the daughter of the late John and Bessie Gulley. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Minch; brother, John Gulley; and son-in-law, Philip Poynter. She is survived by her husband, Robert Alexander; children: daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Robert Clay of Columbus, Neb.; daughter, Barbara Poynter of Lexington; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Jennifer Minch of Perry Park; son, Donny Minch of Perry Park; four grandchildren, Matthew Clay and wife Joanna of Lincoln, Neb., Jaclyn (Minch) Zenni and husband Brenden of Fort Thomas, Autumn Minch of Owenton and Meg Rodgers of Kansas City; sister, Bessie Tomlin; brothers, Joe Gulley and Lawrence Gulley; and many friends and family. Gussie was an active member of Squiresville Baptist Church. She enthusiastically worshipped in Sunday School and enjoyed spending time with friends from church. In recent years, Gussie dedicated her time to caring for her husband, Bobby. She loved to garden and looked forward to springtime planting. Most of all, Gussie was greatly loved and will be forever missed. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the 202 N. Main Street location of McDonald & New Funeral Homes. Burial was in the Squiresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Squiresville Baptist Church.