Gertrude I. Alderson, 85, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away Tuesday, February 6th, 2007, at St. Catherine's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 14, 1921, in Booneville, MS, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Alice (Anderson) Gilley. Mrs. Alderson attended schools in Prentiss, MS. She married James C. Alderson on July 1, 1939, in Booneville, MS. She was employed at Warner's Dry Cleaners for 10 years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Alderson was a very active member at Fellowship Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, church hostess and a member of the WMU. She also served on various committees. Gertrude's hobbies were sewing and cooking. Survivors include a son, James (Barbara) Alderson of Booneville, MS; four daughters, Camellia (Keith) Carter of Booneville, MS, Glenda Brackeen of Kenosha, Theda (Larry) Darracott of Kenosha, and Renee (Ken) Gomber of Burnsville, MS; seven grandchildren; five step grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; a brother, Sidney Gilley of Booneville, MS; and a sister, Maxine Farris of Kossuth, MS. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tonya Mullins in 1970, and her husband, James in 1995. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, at Fellowship Baptist Church at 11:00 am. Entombment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Saturday at church from 9:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Fellowship Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com