Dr. Donna Hialetha Evans Alexander, age 51, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully and surrounding by her family on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Donna was born in Gulfport, MS to the late Mr. Donald Evans and Mrs. Hiawatha Evans on March 9, 1969. Donna attended Gulfport Public Schools and was a gifted student who participated in many extracurricular activities. In 1987, she graduated from Gulfport High School with special distinction.

Donna attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. While attending Spelman, Donna developed an interest in women's health. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1991. Donna worked as a research assistant at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.

In 1993, Donna entered medical school at the University of California in Los Angeles. After earning her Doctorate in Medicine degree in 1997, she decided to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. After completing her residency at Tulane, Donna relocated to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2001 and began her career as a physician.

Donna was married to Eric Bernard Alexander Sr. on August 13, 1994. They were married for 26 years. This union was blessed with two children. Donna practiced medicine on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 20 years. She loved providing exceptional care to her patients. At home Donna enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Donald Evans. Donna's beautiful life will be forever cherished by her husband: Eric Bernard Alexander Sr. of Gulfport; two children: Eric Bernard Alexander Jr. of Nashville, TN and Devyn Alexander of Gulfport; mother: Hiawatha Evans of Long Beach; grandmother: Ruth Evans of Gulfport; sister: Danielle (Brian) Windley of Johns Creek, GA; nephews: Ethan Evans, Brian Windley Jr., and Donovan Windley of Johns Creek, GA; along with a host of devoted aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends