Lennie Marie Love

Linnie Marie Love was born on December 1, 1938 in Matthews, Missouri to the late Willie Marie Ray and Walter Alexander Sr. (AKA Jigg). Linnie grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois and later moved to Poplar Blu�, Missouri where she attended Good Hope School prior to graduating from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1956. While in high school, she learned to play the saxophone, an instrument that she enjoyed listening to for the rest of her life. Linnie accepted Christ in her life at an early age while a member of the Friendship Church in Poplar Blu�, Missouri. Linnie was united in holy matrimony to Charlie James Love on September 22, 1956. To this union two children were born, Charles Dewayne Love, Sr. and Steven John Love, I. While raising their sons, Linnie worked as a Regional Sales Manager for CopperCraft Guild where she received many awards and accolades. Her success with CopperCraft Guild led to a position as Clinic Director at Bell Chiropractic Clinic. Linnie worked tirelessly for over 30 years for Dr. Bell until her retirement. To know Linnie was to love Linnie. She was funny, giving, sincere and always made people laugh. Everyone enjoyed visiting with her. In fact, Linnie and Charlie’s home was a�ectionately known as “The Happy House.” Friends and family looked forward to visiting because everyone was welcomed, greeted by her big smile and an enjoyable time would be had by all. Linnie loved celebrating holidays, but she especially looked forward to hosting Thanksgiving dinner. Every year the house was transformed into a banquet center by day and a concert venue at night with karaoke. She loved shopping, fashion and the smell of a good burning candle. Linnie gained her heavenly wings at Alton Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, while being surrounded by her loving family. Linnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of nearly 64 years, and siblings Walter Alexander Jr. (Naomi), Georgia Lee Alexander, Rosemary Neal (Archie), Brenda Gri�n (Albert), Hosie Moss, Leroy Moss, Rickey Frierson, Juana Alexander, Jerry Alexander, and Wayne Alexander. Linnie leaves to cherish her memory and legacy, two sons: Charles Love, Sr. (Crystal) and Steven Love, I (Christal). Seven brothers: Johnnie Alexander Sr. (Karen), Eddie Moss (Phyllis), Jordan Moss, III, Keith Alexander (Marlene), Lonnie Alexander, Michael Moss (Kay), and Jackie Moss, three sisters: Sandra Frierson, Bessie Lewis (Gregory), and Regina Alexander. Eight grandchildren: Charles Love Jr., Tasha Haynes, Cara Love, Christopher Love, Antwyon Moore, Steven Love, II, Rianna Love, and Brittney Shorter. Three great-granddaughters: Lauryn Love, Brooklyn Love, and Aricka Fox. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends including her life-long friend, Bea Foster.

Lennie Marie Love

December 1, 1938 - December 15, 2022