A minister of the Gospel of Jesus for over 70 years, she went to her rest at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at her home with family. She was 92 years of age, and a resident of Pelahatchie, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 from 5 PM until 9 PM at Wolf Funeral Services in Morton, MS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 9 AM until 9:50 a.m. at the First Apostolic Church of Pelahatchie in Pelahatchie, MS. Funeral Services will follow at 10 AM at the church. Burial will be in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. at 1 PM. Wolf Funeral Services of Morton, MS is handling arrangements. Her life consisted of serving as Co-Pastor for the four churches pastored by her Husband. She is a well known author of 9 religious books that she self-published. Sister Alford, as she was known is survived by 4 sons and daughters-in-law; Ovead and Charlotte Alford, of Sumter, SC; Fred and Liz Alford, of Byram, MS; Garry and Cynthia Alford, of Boliver, TN; David and Denise Alford of Galvez, LA. Six Daughters and 5 sons-in-law; Gwendolyn and A.J. NIckens of Galvez, LA; Marita and Arthur Phillips of Thaxton,MS; Deborah Alford of Pelahatchie, MS; Rhoda and Rev. Alan Spence of Opelousas, LA; Angela and Randy May of Wichita, KS; Joyce and David Neal of Pelahatchie, MS; 27 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-great grandchildren and innumerable amount of children of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband the Rev. H.O. Alford Sr.. They had been married for 57 years at the time of his death in 1996. Together they provided a wonderful Heritage for their 11 children. She was preceded in death by a son, Rev. Sidney Alford and a granddaughter Adina Alford, also by her parents Issac and Angie Whatley, 1 brother, Issac Whatley, Jr., 3 sisters, Aletha Tarver, Pearl Ganey and Bernice Whatley. Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10. You may leave an online condolence or light a memory candle by visiting the website at www.wolffuneralservices.com. To sign and view the family guest book, please visit www.legacy.com/weeklycitizen to offer condolences to the family.
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annie horne
March 24, 2014
My sympathies to the family and friends in the loss of your love one.may the wonderful memories of her bring you much joy despite the grief and you keep close to your hearts God's promise at John 5:28.
JF
March 12, 2014
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