Claudia Marie Alexander, 70, of Athens, died Thursday, August 18, 2016. Born in Reidsville GA to the late Claude and Venice Wilkes Alexander, she is survived by her ex husband, John Simpson, along with other extended family. Claudia retired from Athens-Clarke County School Systems where she taught special education for nearly 40 years. Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com