Octava Alexander was born November 7, 1916 in Casa, Arkansas and passed away November 25, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 95 years and 18 days. She was a homemaker and worked several years caring for children the Southern Christian Childrens Home in Morrilton, Arkansas and Turley Childrens Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a faithful member and worker in the Danville Church of Christ for many years and also a member of the Catoosa Church of Christ when she passed away. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Tom Alexander; her parents, Virgil and Florence Green; and her sisters, Dimple Gilley and Edith Tanner. Octava is survived by her daughter, Janis Higgins and her husband, John, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Amy Higgins of Fort Worth, Texas and John Higgins, Jr. and his wife, Kaycee, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two great-grandchildren, John Higgins III and Cole Higgins; and a brother, W.J. Green and his wife, Katherine, of Springfield Missouri. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 29, 10:00 a.m., at the Danville Church of Christ. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 7-8 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com