Rebecca Williams Alexander

Rebecca Williams Alexander, affectionately known as “Becky,” was born on February 6, 1936, in Norfolk County, Virginia, to the late Archie and Mary Lou Williams. She was the youngest of seventeen children and transitioned from labor to reward on November 29, 2025, at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk. From an early age, Rebecca embraced her passions for music, drama, and sports, igniting a joy that she shared with everyone around her. Her education in the Portsmouth Public School System, particularly at I.C. Norcom High School, allowed her to shine as a basketball player, a choir singer, and a member of the drama club. After high school, she pursued a career in nursing, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Norfolk State University. She dedicated many years of her life to Mayview Hospital, providing compassionate care as a private nurse for the elderly. In her later years, Rebecca earned a Certificate in Christian Ministry and served as a “Prayer Partner” for the Turner Broadcast Network (TBN). Guided by her faith, she often shared her favorite scripture, Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." At just seven years old, Rebecca accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, baptized by the late Dr. Augustus Benton Bingham at First Baptist Church, South Portsmouth, Virginia. Her faith deepened over the years, leading her to glorify God through her beautiful operatic voice. She sang in the Young People’s Choir, the Gospel Choir, and the Senior Choir at First Baptist, as well as in various community choirs and gospel groups. Among her proudest achievements was her recording of a CD titled “The Anointing Has Fallen,” featuring six uplifting songs, including the beloved track “Let the Anointing Fall on Me.” Rebecca's spirit was infectious; she loved to laugh and dance, leaving everyone she encountered with joyful hearts. Her belief that laughter is food for the soul defined her interactions and created a legacy of happiness for all who knew her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory a son, Steven L. Alexander of Portsmouth, VA, and a daughter, Dr. Troy L. Fitzpatrick (Sammy) of Fort Mill, SC. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and many generations of nieces and nephews. Rebecca Williams-Alexander is preceded in death by six brothers: Claude Williams (twin) and Lloyd Williams (twin), Leroy Williams, Johnnie Williams (twin) and Charlie Williams (twin), Archie Williams (twin), and ten sisters: Nicola Williams-Elliott, Eula Williams-Moore, Thelma Williams-Earl, Estelle Williams-Parker (twin) and Lucy Williams-Coleman (twin), Gladys Williams-Wright, Marie Williams-Lamb, Rosa Lee Williams (twin), Elizabeth Williams (twin), and Mary Williams (twin). Rebecca will be dearly missed but lovingly remembered for her vibrant spirit, her unwavering faith, and her ability to bring joy wherever she went.

Rebecca Williams Alexander

February 6, 1936 - November 29, 2025