Alexa Marie Gilbert, born August 9, 1954 in Sabetha, KS. Alexa passed away unexpectedly at Centerpoint Medical Center, December 9, 2023, at the age of 69. Alexa lived in gladstone, MO and graduated from Oak Park High School in 1972. She worked for TWA here in K.C. and then again in Pittsburgh, PA, returning to MO in 1980. Alexa worked for the Police Department in Riverside and Platte County as a Dispatcher from 1980-83. She also worked at United Telecom, Yellow Freight, Sprint and Commerce Bank, retiring in 2021. Alexa lived in Blue Springs, MO with her wife Connie of 27 years and their beloved dog Stella. Alexa loved to read, do wood working and traveling. She accomplished visiting all 50 states in 2022, and only had 3 more Presidential Libraries to visit.
Alex was preceded in death by her Father Loyd and her Mother Nadine (McMurry), her nephews: Chad Rogers and Joshua Mouser.
Alexa leaves behind brothers’ Kent, Steve (Sally), sister Dorathea Knapp (Mark), brothers Doug and Colin. Three grandchildren and other extended family members.
Keeping with Alexa’s wishes, a gathering of family and friends will take place at their home in Blue Springs, MO to Celebrate her life in the spring, on a date yet to be announced.
Arr: Royer Funeral Home 100 Royer Lane, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441