Elder Lynne Logan Neilon Alexander of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dies at 82

Lynne Logan Neilon Alexander, a devoted member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in San Angelo, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on August 9, 1941, in San Angelo, she was the daughter of Ralph and Virginia Logan. Lynne spent her entire childhood in San Angelo and graduated from the first class of San Angelo Central High School in 1959, where she was a leader of the school’s drill team, the Tex-Anns.

After high school, Lynne attended Texas Christian University, where she joined the Chi Omega Sorority, and later earned a degree in interior design from The University of Texas at Austin. During her young adulthood in Houston, Texas, she developed a passion for landscape design and horticulture. This led her to become active in civic and garden clubs in Houston, Laredo, Texas, and New Jersey. She worked in the nursery industry across Texas and owned landscape design and installation companies in Houston and San Angelo, serving clients both commercially and residentially.

Lynne also became a Master Texas Certified Nursery Professional and an active member of the Concho Valley Master Gardeners. She learned from friends and taught the community about West Texas landscaping, sharing her expertise and love for plants. Her dedication to horticulture and community service reflected her commitment to improving the lives of others through practical and spiritual means.

In 1993, Lynne earned a degree in nursing from Angelo State University and became a Registered Nurse. She worked in intensive care, long-term acute care, home health, and psychiatric nursing. Her nursing career allowed her to care for family members, friends, and acquaintances, including her late daughter, Courtney. She was also passionate about preventing elder abuse and worked at the Area Agency on Aging as an advocate for Concho Valley senior citizens.

Lynne was a life-long member and Elder of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in San Angelo. She served in many capacities, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Elder Committee. She was deeply involved in the church’s recent updates, serving as Chair of the Capital Campaign and Development project that began in July 2020 and was set for completion in December 2023. She volunteered countless hours to the development project, earning the respect of the project team, workers, and members alike with her knowledge, skills, and vision. According to a fellow project member, Lynne could be seen in every part of the church, both inside and outside, as she walked around it. Her dedication to the church and its mission exemplified her commitment to community and service.

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