of Conway, AR
March 9, 1998 - July 3, 2015
Morgan Rae McAlexander, 17, of Conway passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1998 in Little Rock to Kevin and Carla McAlexander.
Morgan was an active member of First Church of the Nazarene in Conway. She has played soccer since the age of four. She currently enjoyed playing for Conway High School as #13 and Arkansas United club team as #4. Morgan enjoyed painting with friends and family. She loved spending time outdoors, swimming, hiking or just being with friends. Morgan's favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Her motto was: Let your Faith Be Bigger than your Fear.
She is survived by her parents, Kevin and Carla Smothers McAlexander of Conway; brother, Mason McAlexander of Conway; grandparents, O.D. and Terry Smothers of North Little Rock, Steve and Janet Fox of Hogansville, Georgia and Thomas McAlexander of Jefferson, Texas. She is also survived by her boyfriend, Zach Ingram; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her memaw, Denise McAlexander.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2015 at New Life Church in Conway. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Erwin, Sean Canady, Daniel Hogan, George Baker, TJ Virden and Kevin Tucker. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Amanda Jolly, Zach Ingram, Jim Ingram and Alex Barlow. Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Thursday July 9, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
Morgan's family would like to extend a special thank you to the medical staff at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Shepherd Center and Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia that cared for and loved Morgan during her time of need. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
I was gone to Florida when she passed away i wish i could of made it to the funreal she was a great friend and a beautiful girl love yall bunches!!!!
Terry, I am so very sorry to just hear of your granddaughter's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Praying for you all! A life taken too soon! Much love from my family to yours.
May the God of all comfort continue to be your consolation and hope today and in the days to come.
It was a pleasure taking care of Miss. Morgan. Morgan will forever be in my thoughts as well as my co-workers in 5east ICU. Please take care of yourselves. And continue to celebrate her life.
Erin J.
I did not know Morgan but through Camille I have kept up with her. She now has been promoted to sit by the hand of God and feels no more pain. My heart goes out to all of you. Have peace knowing you will see her again.
Arise dear daughter, come home, was all this family wanted but when Gods calling was stronger she went home, his home. Now on Gods time she smiling again and waiting for the time when you will all be together again. What will seem too long for all of you will be a blink of time for her. May you feel her presence surround your family. As parents our families hearts are truly with all of you, Luis & Lucille.
Sending my most sincere condolences to ur amazing family! I'm so sorry for the loss of ur beautiful daughter! You all are, have bn & will continue to be in my thoughts & prayers! XO Sinserely, Lisa
Kevin,Carla,and Mason, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grace continue to carry you all.
Leota Schlesier and Patrick McNeely (Kierken McNeely's grandfather). You will be forever in our hearts
So very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I know Morgan is happy and healthy in Heaven and will watch over you always.
I am so sorry for your loss. Morgan made a huge impression on so many people and will always be remembered as the strong beautiful person that she was. She and her family has drawn so many people closer to Christ. I pray for comfort in the coming days and months.
Morgan and her family will forever be in my prayers. She was one of my best friends, she was always there when I needed her, even after I moved to VA. I wish I could've attended everything that was held for her, it breaks my heart that I couldn't. It makes me feel better knowing that she is in heaven looking over me, and everyone who loves her. Ill never forget you Morgie. I love you so much angel.
My deepest sympathy for you all. We know that she is In Heaven for eternity. My prayers are for the ones left behind to have strength in the days ahead. Blessings and Peace, Amy Barnwell
Our prayers are with you. The memorial service was wonderful. May your faith continue to shine and bring you peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time. Morgan inspired us all.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Celebrate her life on earth and eternal life knowing how much joy she shared. Memories are everlasting! Keep your faith. You all have been an inspiration to me for bringing me closer to God. For that I Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bless you all.
I am so very deeply sorry for the loss of Morgan. She was an absolute doll in every single possible way. I have seen pictures of her through the years with Caitlyn and got to know her through Caitlyn. I work beside Krissy. I can't get over how much they favor. My heart hurts for the pain your are going through, but it's rejoicing in the fact that Morgan is FREE and is now among the LIVING and it is all of us that are among the dying. God bless you and I will keep you in my prayers. I love you and I love Morgan!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead of you. Although I did not know Morgan personally, my heart is mourning for those she left behind, yet celebrating her heavenly reunion with Jesus! Thank you for sharing her story with so many and allowing each of us to lift your family up in prayer during this difficult time. One day, we will ALL know the exact impact Morgan's story has made in this imperfect world!! May God wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you. You are loved.
I met Morgan as a sweet little girl running around the house full of spirit and energy. She has grown into beautiful young lady. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Morgan's journey with us.
We love you and will continue to pray for the family.
There are no words to express how much you will be missed.
Kevin...I am so sorry to hear about Morgan. She is present with her Lord right now and I hope that this gives you and Carla comfort.
Morgan will forever remain in our hearts, as well as Carla, Kevin & Mason.
Mo will miss you sweet girl! We will be checking on your family. You have touched our lives!!!
We can't imagine what you have been and what you are going through, but know that you are thought of and prayed for often. May God ease your pain and comfort you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Morgan's family and friends.
Kevin and family, so sorry to hear about this tragic loss. My sympathies and prayers for your family.
Still praying for comfort and peace of mind for you and your family Carla. Morgan is now free to live a life with the Lord. How blessed she is. I am truly sorry for the pain it is causing you and your family.
Christina Alexander
Carla - Praying for you today and the days ahead, as I have for many months now. I cant imagine what you guys are going through! My heart truly aches for your family! Your faith in God will carry you through the coming days, as only he can! God Bless your family!
I'm am truly sorry. Morgan was one of the strongest girls I know. Kevin, Carla, Mason, and family I was comforted by your keeping of faith and hope. It really opened my eyes. Praying for peace and comfort
Praying for God's peace to the family of Morgan. While I didn't know her personally, I believe her recent journey has revealed her life as one who loves God and showed that love to those around her. She has a strong family with the utmost trust in God alone. Her steps today are in the splendor of heaven with her Lord and Savior. Thank you to Kevin, Carla and Mason for sharing her with so many who came to love her from afar. Prayers continue to be with all of her family and her friends that God will fill you with best of life memories in the days ahead.
Although have departed us on earth, you will forever be in our hearts. We will see you again someday sunshine. Until then, Huggs n Kisses.
Most of my memories of Morgan were early on during her first few years of life. I remember when Carla found out she was pregnant and that she was having a girl. She was so excited. Morgan was such a sweet little girl. Definitely a daughter to be proud of. Carla/Kevin, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you guys every day. Love, Xann.
My daughters, Kaitlyn and Kristen, were classmates of Morgan, and were deeply saddened to hear of her passing. From what they told me, she was a very sweet young woman with lots of spirit and warmth. We send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends, and may God give you the strength to continue forward during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss but I know from following your updates Morgan is flying with angels. Your faith and strength is so inspiring. Though your hearts are sadden I know you are rejoicing for Morgan, for she is with our God in heaven.
My condolences go out to the family of Morgan we all know that God will be with you no matter what happens we know that she was greeted with love and happiness at the gates of heaven god bless
God is so good! He created Morgan with all her goodness and love. Through the tragic accident, she became the instrument to draw so many to Him. What a blessing and gift!
May you all find comfort and peace. Thanks for sharing your unending faith in God's word and promise! May God always bless you in all things.
Our deepest sympathy to this family. Romans 8:28
Bob, Betsey, Brandon, & Mallory Barham
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and ther shall be no more death, neither sorry, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away"(Rev 4:21). It is never easy losing a loved one. Sometimes, I find myself wondering why we're allowed to form such close bonds only to lose someone, but then God reminds me that He gave His Son to die for us all, so that although we grieve, we don't have to grieve as though this is the end. There will be a great getting- up, morning where we won't have to ever say "good-bye" again. I am praying for strength and unwavering faith for your family.
My condolences to you on losing Morgan. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart is heavy for your entire family. Losing a child is the hardest thing you will ever encounter, but know she is in peace.
Morgan was such an amazing girl. One of my best friends for about 3 or 4 years. She will be missed but she is in a better place. Praying for y'all.
The Lord is our comfort, praying for you and your family.
We send our condolences to your family. We've followed Morgan's story from the beginning. She was such a beautiful girl. She has touched so many hearts in the last 7 months and brought so many people to pray and to see God work through Morgan. I can say that following this has strengthened my faith in Jesus. I know Morgan is looking down and smiling because of all she has done. And although she isn't here in body she'll always be close to your hearts. We love you guys and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You all.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Praying for you all! I have watched this story, shared this story and prayed and will continue to pray for you! Much love to each of you! God is good!
Continuing to pray for your family and also Zach and his family. God, please give your peace and strength to these families and the many, many friends who have been blessed by Morgan's life.
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful young lady. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
May the Lord continue to give you strength during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
You are in our prayers as you adjust to Morgan's new residence.
We will be praying the Lord's presence will be felt in the services.
We are so sorry to hear of Morgan's passing. Your family has been and will continue to be in our prayers. May the Lord continue to give you strength and watch over your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult time.
I have been following your families journey on Facebook thanks to my cousins Kathy Estes and Lynn Arie. I am so very sorry for your loss. I can tell your family is very close to Christ and he will help you through all this. God bless.
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss in your family, someone so young. When there is a death sometimes people say ‘it was God’s plan’ or ‘it was God’s will’ as if God is responsible for things like this but James 1:13 explains that God has nothing to do with such sadness. Instead, he promises to bring to life again those in his memory who have died. John 5:28,29. Please accept my deepest condolences.
We are so sorry to learn of Morgan's passing! She was a beautiful young woman and we had so hoped she would go on to do well. May you all be blessed by good memories of a life well lived, and comforted and given strength to go on.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this
time and in the days to come. Love you all.
May God let Morgan Rest in Peace. Sending prayers at this time of need for a very loving and compassionate family.
I know Morgan through her grandparents, Steve and Janet Fox. I am so sorry that Morgan didn't get to experience more of life on this earth before going on to a better one with God, but that's only because she obviously meant so much to so many people here who will miss her. May God bless your family and friends!
Constant prayers for this sweet family. So sorry for your loss. Sweet, sweet Morgan is now with her Heavenly Father. Which is each and everyone of our ultimate goals.. Hope to meet you in Heaven Morgan RIP sweet child of God.
Continued prayers for family
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. May God, family and friends give you comfort during this sad time and in the days to come. Rejoice
knowing she is no longer suffering and at peace.
Sincerely,
Lois
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God give you peace.
Paul, Leslie, Matthew and Drew Himstedt
I am sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family. I praise the Lord that, through His shed blood, Morgan is rejoicing and healed. Thank you for allowing us to get to know Morgan through this struggle and the light the family has shown in what has been, understandably, a dark and difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He strengthen you and cover your famliy in a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey here on earth. You and your family are a true testament of faith. Rest in peace sweet girl.
McAlexander family, my heartfelt condolences are extended to you all. You have & will continue to be in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your faith and rejoice in knowing that Morgan is in the presence of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. May He fill your life with peace & comfort you with His love. RIH Morgan.
Words cannot express the sadness and sympathy I have for you all. Followed the page since this happened. GOD LOVES YOU. We will keep praying for you all. Love and Prayers Fred and Dorothy
So very sorry for your loss.
May you now rest in the arms of our Lord. Deepest sympathy for the loss of your child. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family.
We feel so blessed to have known Morgan through your Facebook page since her accident. We have also learned about her through our daughter Sherrie Richardson, who attends your churchwide . We can only imagine the number of people around the globe who have been touched by Morgan's story and by your unwavring faith. The Lord was glorified and lifted up in every post you made. Only time will reveal the number of lives changed by Morgan's story. Thank you for letting us be a part of this journey. God Bless your family.
Morgan story has touched and healed many. Lord I thank you for allowing me to be apart of Morgan's life. I. Love you Morgan
I am so sorry to hear about Morgan. I know God heard a lot of prayers for her. I will continue to pray for your family.
I read your story on Facebook!!! I don't know any of you but just know I'm thinking of you and your family!! Trust in God and Heaven has another gone way to soon !!! I'm praying for you all !!!
Rob
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as they have been for seven months and will be going forward. What a beautiful story of faith, love and obedience we have been honored to share in. Thank you for your vulnerability, openness and unwavering faith. God was truly honored every step of this journey and He will be faithful during this transition. May He forever be your Rock and your Fortress!!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. Morgan is resting in the arms of her Savior. We know Heaven's angel are rejoicing as they welcome her into her new family as she await her family on earth to join her. Praise then Lord ,I know many have found Christ from following her story.. She was a remarkable young Lady. Love and prayers
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time!
Our hearts are broken. One thing certain we WILL see her SOON. God wrap your arms around Morgan's family and friends and give them the strength until we get there to rejoice with her and her healed body.
I never met Morgan, yet I feel like I knew her by following all of the Facebook updates. She sounds like such an amazing person and I would have loved to meet her, but as a Christian I know I will meet her one day! Praying for your family.
I'm sorry for your loss and that it took Morgan's accident for me to realize that I have been neglectful to my family. I will meet you soon and will meet little miss Morgan in heaven. Praying for peace for you. Love, Mecca
Morgan was a true example to many people including myself that no matter the situation. God has a plan. she will always be in the back of my mind as I go through life's struggles.
Sincerely,
Connor Balentine and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Carla, Kevin & Mason. We know Morgan is in the best place possible for her and she is whole again with the One who was her strength while she was here. May he strengthen all of you as you will miss her greatly here until the day he calls each of us home in his time to see her again. We love you all!
Words are so inadequate for how we feel Kevin, Carla, Mason and family. Our sorrow is so deep. You all are so dear to us and will remain in our prayers. She has seen our Jesus face to face.
RIP Morgan You Will Be Truly Missed By Many And You Are Loved By Many! Kevin, Carla, And Mason I'm Sorry For Your Loss Morgan Is A Wonderful Young Lady!!! I Will Be Praying For Strength, Comfort, And Peace For The Family And Know My Heart Is With You All!!!!
We are so sorry for your loss, but heaven's gain. Knowing that she is free of pain and whole again is a comfort, and the surety of knowing that she is rejoicing in Heaven where you will see her again. Prayers for all of you.
I'm sorry for your loss and I will try to attend her visitation and funeral all in respect of your family.. My prayers go to you all
Prayers go out to family and friends and thanks to the mighty lord above for sharing this angel with us....Morgan will be missed by her fellow peers at Conway High and the rest of the community that knew her!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of such great loss. I have kept up on Morgan's status through the Facebook page that was created for her. Your faith is truly inspiring. I found myself drawn to check in each day and to hear you praise our Lord for the good days and seek comfort from him through the bad days. I guess you can say that Morgan has touched my heart and brought me even closer to God. My girls were there at the hospital the night of the accident. They were so very concerned for Morgan. We are all grieving with you.
All Our Love,
Sabre and Charles Allshouse
Hunter Fooshee, Carley Fooshee, Kelley Allshouse, and McKenzie Fooshee
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Carla and family,
Our sincerest of sympathies for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Morgan. You will all be our hearts and prayers.
Elizabeth, Dietrich, Hunter and Chloe Duke
I am so sorry for your loss. Rejoice knowing she is no longer in any pain and that you will see her again.