Alexandra M. Mail-Lopez

Alexandra Mariette Mail-Lopez, everyone called her Alex, died on July 26, 2018, in Decatur, GA at the age of 26. She is survived by her mother Sandra M. Lopez-Carreras and her father Kenneth J. Meyers; her aunt Wilma Lopez; her cousins Natasha Rivera and Derek Rivera; and her many beloved relatives from Puerto Rico. She is also survived by her father Alan Mail, her aunts Marilyn Mail and Gemmer Clark, her uncle Russell Mail, and all her Mail-Johnson family in Fort Peck, Montana. Alex was born on November 6, 1991 in the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Wolf Point, Montana. She is a registered member of the Sioux Tribes. As an infant, Alex and her mom moved to Caguas, Puerto Rico, where she was raised by her mom and extended family. Alex was adored by all who came in contact with her. In 1998, Alex again moved with her mom - this time to the Atlanta area, because her mom had accepted a position with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alex was school age and attended elementary and middle school classes in Dekalb and Gwinnett counties. Alex and Sandra missed having their large extended family in this new location, but Alex’s aunt Wilma (Sandra’s sister) and her family were also there. Alex and “Titi Wilma” would always be close to each other. It was in middle school that Alex developed a true passion for music. She began studying the violin and has never stopped playing music since then. After middle school, Alex’s mom and dad (Ken) enrolled her in Mill Springs Academy in Alpharetta for her high school years. Alex loved her new school and thrived in her new environment. In high school, Alex did well academically, always being on the Honor Roll. Additionally, she began playing the electric guitar. But she did not forget her violin - in fact, she was selected two times as her school’s representative to the Georgia All-State Orchestra. Alex’s interests went beyond music. She received athletic letters for being on her school’s wrestling and cross-country teams. She became the first girl to wrestle in the private school league (which required special approval by both her coaches and the school’s administration). She made them proud for giving their support! After graduating with honors, Alex was accepted at Andrew College to study music. She competed for and received a scholarship. Alex chose not to go to Andrew, instead returning home to attend a job training program. Alex felt the need for more independence, so in the spring of 2015, she moved into an independent living community in Lilburn, for adults with developmental disabilities. She loved the community and participated in all their activities including chorus, Kiwanis, and Special Olympics. She loved them all but especially the Special Olympics, where she received several medals. Alex will always be remembered by all her relatives and friends for her beautiful and sweet spirit. We will truly miss her and her big smile.

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Alexandra M. Mail-Lopez

November 6, 1991 - July 26, 2018