ALEXANDER Casey Leigh, was born on May 19, 1983 to Mike and Lynne Alexander. Her life was a series of physical and health difficulties which she surmounted valiantly year after year, but on the evening of Sep 9, 2009, beautiful Casey lost her final battle. She never let her problems hold her back from things she wanted to do or helping others. A graduate of Bryan Station High School, Casey was a determined individual with a drive for perfection. She was a dedicated employee of J. Mike Alexander and Associates where she contributed to the success of the company in a variety of areas including office, retail and trade shows. Her passions for life included her devotion to family, her dog Rilee, her love for children, and her love for water skiing at Elk Lake in Owen County. She was always there for friends whenever in need. Her best friend in life was her sister Nikki. The bond they shared was so very strong and will never be broken. Casey is preceded in death by her grandfather, John C. Alexander of Cincinnati, OH and her grandparents Alan K. and Elizabeth A. Heiligmann of Cedar, Michigan. She is survived by her mother and father, Mike and Lynne Alexander, sister Nikki, Grandmother Thelma "mike" Alexander, Aunt and Uncle, Bob and Kim Lehmkuhl, Aunt Sherry Drybrough Langston, nieces and nephews Stacie Bowman, Kaley Lehmkuhl, Bobby and Reichen Lehmkuhl, Ralph Drybrough and Andrew Drybrough. Through her struggles some faithful honorary aunts and uncles: Andy and Evelyn Pulito, Kenny and Pam Cox, John and Judy Yellman, Larry and Doris Tackett, Ralph and Carolyn Anderson, and Fred Orthmeyer. Funeral 9am Sat, Milward-Southland with burial at Lexington Cemetery. Visitation Fri 5-8pm. Casey will be missed and forever loved by so very many. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a contribution in Casey's name to the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital. www.milwardfuneral.com