Billie R. Alexander

Billie Reidhead Alexander, age 87, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formerly of Altamont, Utah, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on January 22nd, 2026. She was born to Joseph Arthur and Jewel Elizabeth Reidhead (Williams) in Linden, Arizona, on March 13th, 1938, the third of eight children.

Her family relocated to Roosevelt, Utah, on May 8th, 1944. They made that trip in a pickup truck with not only five children but also a cousin, his dog, and crates full of chickens.

In her high school years, she was active in FHA, earning the honor of representing her FHA chapter at Girls Nation in Des Moines, Iowa, for her sewing skills. She also sang with two friends for several years.

She married Robert Charles Alexander, a farmer of Mountain Home Utah, September 11th 1956. While raising their children, she taught 4-H knitting, winning several blue ribbons throughout the years. She was a professional seamstress and loved upholstering furniture, and making draperies for others. She also helped Robert on their farm, soon becoming an expert at irrigating the hay fields. In 1971, they purchased a family cafe in the town of Altamont, Utah, along with a home directly behind it, later to be known as Alexander's Cafe. They spent many years running and working there business. She also spent time as a secretary for a few companies in the area. Above all, her biggest joy and accomplishment was raising her children. She and Robert moved to Vernal, Utah, in 2015, later selling the home after Robert passed in 2022. Billie then moved to Mesquite Nevada next to her sister, Teddie. In 2024, her daughter Brooke relocated her to Philadelphia Pennsylvania, so they could spend the remainder of her life together, treasuring every second. Even all the doctor trips. We were able to slip in Some lunch stops, Starbucks, and a few road trips around the area, which she loved,. And last but not least, we spent the biggest share of last Summer at Brooke and Bill's beach house on the Jersey Shore.

Billie is survived by her daughter Brooke Alexander-Bucher (Bill) Philadelphia, PA grandsons McAfee Alexander, Kemmerer, Wyoming, Jason Alexander Kessler (Chris), Kemmerer, Clayton Alexander, Kemmerer McLean Mull, Philadelphia, Alexander Mull (Brandi) Inwood, West Virginia, Davis Mull Inwood, and Billy Bucher (Melissa), Croydon, PA; great-grandchildren Ariana Gunnoe-Brown, Danica Campbell, Beckham Mull, Griffin Mull, and Lillian Bucher.

Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and children Susan Hoре (1962) and Gil (2016); parents Joe and Jewell Reidhead; parents-in-law Chuck and Lillis Alexander; sister Pattie Burdick, and sisters-in-law Iris Lou (Dolly) Lindsay and Jewel Lamb

Billie will be missed by many.

Please join the Alexander family on Wednesday February 4, 2026 from 6:00 to  9:00 pm at Delaware Valley Cremation Center, 7350 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136, for a gathering of remembrance in honoring and celebrating Billie's life. A service for her will begin at 7:00 pm, followed by time for refreshments and food, until 9:00pm. Billie's family will be accessible to receive the loving comfort of your condolences, remembrance, and support throughout the evening.

Burial will be in the Mt. Home Utah Cemetery.