Gladys Arlene Alexander, age 84 of Lowell, passed away Friday, February 03, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle “Snowball” Alexander. She is survived by her children, Karen (Doug) Ford, Ken Alexander, Carol (Bill) Grummet, Ray (Lisa) Alexander, Tom (Jodi) Alexander; brothers, Don (Shirley) Knutson, Richard Knutson; sister, Guri Skar; grandchildren, Bob (Julie) Ford, Doug (Morgan) Ford, Katie (Scott) Cole, Ami (TJ) Ayres, Charlie Alexander, Jillian (Milo) DeVries, Holly (Dave) Finkler, Kaley (Tim) Sherwood, Audrey (Justin) Soyka, Kort (Ashlyn Albright) Alexander, Ellery Alexander, Kale Alexander, Brady Alexander; great-grandchildren, Addie, Auburn, Woodrow, Hailey, Austin, Jordynn, Madi, Will, and Matt. Visitation will be held Monday, February 6, from 4-7:00 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. Funeral will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Hospice, 2161 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504, or Lowell Senior Neighbors, 314 S. Hudson, Lowell MI 49331.