R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home | Memphis, TN

Obituary For Alexis Givands

Alexis Rene Givands was born on January 6, 1988, to her parents, Beatriz Presley & James Noel Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. Alexis passed away on February 10, 2024, completely unexpectedly, and her family is profoundly saddened.

Alexis was baptized and accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at Coleman Chapel C.M.E Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Alexis graduated from Kirby High School in 2006, where she was a four-letter winner, Team Captain and named Best Defensive Player for the 2005-06 season. After high school, Lexo declared to take her talents to Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, FL. where she obtained an associate degree while helping her team win State and National Championships.

She went on to pursue her Bachelor’s degree while still hooping at the University of South Florida, but wished to return home to be closer to her mother, grandmother, close family and friends. While back home in Memphis, she graduated from Concord and obtained a pharmacy tech certification.

Alexis was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Beasley; her uncle, Marvin Johnson; her two aunts, Dorothy Taylor and Beatrice Fitzgerald; and her cousin, Antwon Givands.

She is survived by: her mother, Beatriz Presley; her dad, James Noel Jr.; her grandmother, Shirley Beasley; two aunts, Denise Johnson and Demetria “Dee Dee” Jackson (Ray); two uncles, Anthony “Tony” Givands and Billy Kim Givands; her god-mother, Damita Denton; three god-fathers, Michael Ward, Charles Everett and Coach William Rhodes; god-daughter, Sharliza “Muffin” Gantt; a special friend, Andrea “D$” Johnson; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Alexis was known and loved by so many. She will be sorely missed.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 8:30am- 9:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 10:00am both will be held at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 5274 Louise Rd Memphis, TN 38109.

Interment will be immediately following the service at Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens 6235 Raleigh Millington Rd, Millington, TN 38053

Guest Book

My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends🙌🥰🙌🥰. Bea my sister my prayers and thoughts are with you and your love ones during your time of bereavement. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you and the family......I'm here for you Sis,love you dearly🥰🙌😘🙌. Vee

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Beatriz, you have my condolences and prayers. Barbara Cooper

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My deepest condolences to the family she was a cool individual glad I got a chance to meet such a beautiful person this one of your Atlanta friends luv ya kid🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢

- na

I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved daughter Alexis. Her time with us was too short, but her impact was immeasurable. During this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with Alexis. Her spirit lives on in the lives she touched. When friendship leaves us through death, we feel cheated in life. Life doesn't play fair, so I vow to win the game for us both. Saying goodbye this soon feels wrong. So instead, I'll just say 'I love you Alexis and know you are with me always. Love Always Patrice bka Gucci and family

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From Nakia and Tylon and my mentees of my company we love you Lexo and we are praying for momma B and the family always Rest In Love!!!

- Nakia Shuntell Dowdy

I just want to share my love and appreciation for your friendship and years spent together. You were so humble and kind and always made sure your nephew was ok. I love you forever and I'm praying for momma b and all connected that have to grieve your loss. I'll always keep the good laughs and memories in mind and you are forever in my heart. I'm sorry I couldn't make it I tried but I'll see you on the other side

- na

I just want to send my condolences to the family and friends of Alexis a.k.a Big Lexo. To the mom Ms.B, god will see you through your time of grief and you have all of us Kirby Cougars to comfort you. Lexo you will truly be missed I love you.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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