Mrs. Emily L. Alexander, age 77, of Canton, Michigan, formerly of Puryear, TN, died April 9, 2008 in Canton. She was the widow of William "Bill" Alexander. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Kersey, two sons, John (Ingeborn) Alexander and William Alexander, Jr. One daughter, Emily Boyce is preceded. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.