Ruthie Nell Alexander

Ruthie Nell Alexander, age 74 of Temple, passed from this life Monday, March 24, 2025. Services will be held at Bethel Church in Temple on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a visitation starting at 11 am and funeral service immediately following at 12 pm. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10 am.

Ruthie Nell was born on April 26, 1950, in Rosebud, Texas, to Morris and Dorthula (Anderson) Alexander. She was the sixth of seven children and grew up in a loving and close-knit family.

Ruthie Nell attended the Rosebud Public Schools, graduating in the Class of 1968. She continued her education at Temple Community College, where she excelled academically, graduating as the Salutatorian with a degree in nursing, becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

With a deep passion for caring for others, Ruthie Nell had a dedicated career in vocational nursing. She worked at Scott & White Hospital for 11 years before continuing her career at Regency Manor, where she served for another 38 years until her retirement in 2023. Her kindness and compassion left a lasting impact on her patients, many of whom fondly remembered and appreciated her care.

Beyond her career, Ruthie Nell embraced life with joy. She loved reading, playing bingo, traveling, and spending cherished moments with her children and grandchildren. She held a special place in her heart for her grandson Mahki, they had a bond like no other. Ruthie Nell was a woman with a sweet spirit and wise soul.

On August 29, 2008, Ruthie Nell married Robert Louis Greene, in Temple, Texas. Together, they shared years of companionship and love.

Ruthie Nell was a devoted mother to her four children: Lenora, Johnny, Jessica, and Tiffany Alexander. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Dorthula Alexander; her brothers, Samuel Rueben and Lenord Alexander; her sisters, Mattie Mae Alexander, Jessie Mae (Alexander) Allen, and Ruby Jean (Alexander) Smiley; her beloved husband, Robert Greene; and her son, Johnny Lamont Alexander.

She leaves behind to celebrate her life and cherish her memory one sister Della Lee House of Waco Texas; her daughters Lenora, Jessica, and Tiffany Alexander, all of Temple, Texas; her grandchildren, Christian, Johnny, Tierra, Brianna (Andre') Pitts, Jaynasiah, Jaylah, Jazzyah, and Mahki; and her great-grandchildren, La'Noria, Ava, and Elianna. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will forever hold her in their hearts.

Ruthie Nell Alexander's legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to her immediate and extended family and friends will never be forgotten.