JAMAICA, NY – Mildred Whitehead Alexander of Jamaica, NY, formerly of Franklin, VA. passed away October 27, 2013. A homegoing service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013, New Hope Baptist Chruch, 1415 Rosewood Ave, Franklin. Burial will be in Southview cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 224 South Main Street, Franklin, VA.