Twila Little Alpe passed away at North MS Medical Center Gilmore -Amory on January 23, 2021 following a two-year battle with cancer. Twila was born on November 29, 1948 in Carrollton, MO to Beulah Little and the late Nelson Little.
Twila graduated from Winnsboro (LA) High School in 1966. Twila earned a B.S. degree in Home Economic Education from Northeast Louisiana University (now University of Louisiana Monroe), a Master of Education and a Doctorate of Education from Mississippi State University.
Twila enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. She particularly enjoyed traveling to the different activities of her seven grandchildren. She was a master in the kitchen. She enjoyed so much creating delicious meals for family gatherings.
Twila was a dedicated professional educator. Although she taught multiple grade levels early in her career, she found her passion in early childhood development. As a Professor in the Department of Education at Mississippi University for Women, Twila loved teaching and advising future educators.
She is survived by her children Mike and Mitzi Alpe of Starkville, Shane and Kristy Alpe of West Point, and Kalicia and Lee Henderson of Tupelo; grandchildren Logan Alpe and fiancé Channing Curtis of Oxford; Lillee Alpe of Starkville, Kip and Price Alpe of West Point, and Jay, Joshua, and Jessica Henderson of Tupelo; her mother, Beulah Little of Winnsboro, LA; two sisters; Roxy and Scott Fletcher of Winnsboro, LA and Tonda and Petey Parish of Riverview,FL; sister-in-law Cheryl and Jerry Reeves of Winnsboro, LA; brother-in-law Joe Frank Alpe of Little Rock, AR; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special friends, David and Janet Hodges of Aberdeen, MS.
Twila is preceded in death by her husband Butch Alpe and her father Nelson Little.
In celebration, a private family memorial service will be held.
The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Butch Alpe Scholarship Fund in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Online donations may be made at msufoundation.com and designate your gift for fund #501766 the Butch Alpe Scholarship Fund.
