Selera Harris Alexander, lovingly known as “Peaches,” was born on July 13, 1945, and passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Selera lived a vibrant and multifaceted life, embracing her faith, family, and passions with boundless energy. She loved God deeply and found joy in music, the color red, shopping, and sharing her wealth of knowledge with others. A “Jill of Many Trades,” Selera had an impressive career in the medical field, serving in roles such as EMT, nurse, hospital administrator, and instructor. Her dedication to helping others extended beyond healthcare; she also worked for many years as a tax professional.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Leroy Harris and Selara Brodie Harris; her brothers Hamin Sultan Ali, Reginald Hodges, and Leroy Harris Jr.; her sisters Louise Johnson, Alice Smith, and Carol Gamble; her sons Derrick Alexander and Kevin Bobbitt. Their memories remained close to Selera’s heart throughout her life.
Selera’s enduring legacy lives on through her children Elton and Kizzy Harris, Leander and Leitonia Harris, Selera and Odell Odom, Davida Alexander, Lakisi Alexander and DeJuan Brown, Heather Wilson, Kenneth and Donna Alexander; and her siblings Haywood Harris, Jeffrey Harris, Irvin Harris, Clarence Harris, and Barbara McDonald. She was blessed with over 25 grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life and a host of great-grandchildren who were a source of pride. Her extended family includes numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whose lives she touched with kindness, wisdom and unwavering faith.
Selera’s life was one of love and devotion to those around her. May her memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew her.
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Davida says
January 2, 2025 at 6:05 pmLife will never be the same without you here, but I know you are walking all over heaven! I love you!
Matthan C. Wilson says
January 2, 2025 at 6:35 pmMrs. Alexander was always so kind to me. Whenever I stopped passed her home she would always greet me with a smile and many questions! It was always a joy to speak with her. She will be missed.
Wilbert A McCoyJr says
January 2, 2025 at 10:34 pmMy condolences to your family
Glenda Lambert says
January 3, 2025 at 7:54 pmWe would like to express our most heartfelt condolences to Mama Celeste family. She will be greatly missed.
Glenda & Sharon.
Jeraldene Harris says
January 4, 2025 at 11:10 amAunt Peaches I will miss you and the talks we had. You belong to heaven now and I will talk to you in my prayers. Love Jeraldene.
Dejuan Brown says
January 5, 2025 at 5:19 pmLove you Ma, I will truly miss you. I hope I did what I promised I was going to do in your eyes all those years ago.
Heather l wilson says
January 8, 2025 at 8:51 amI’m truly going to miss my mother, best friend,protector,and great memi. I love you mother I miss you so much and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace in heaven. ❤️
Ramona Brabson says
January 10, 2025 at 3:33 pmSo sorry for your loss.