Alva B. Clary

Alva (Hayden) Banks Clary, 98, of Williamsburg VA, formerly a lifetime resident of Virginia Beach VA, went to be with the lord on February 15, 2025.
Preceded in death by her first husband, John T. Banks; and her second husband, Rawleigh Clary. She was so blessed to have married 2 wonderful men who loved her so much.
Born in Whitmell, VA to Thomas Walton Hayden and Emily America Smith. She had 2 brothers and 3 sisters who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Emily B. Dill (Husband Douglas Dill), John T Banks III (Wife Diane); She had four grandchildren Aimee Kanagy, Jessica Micheletti, Cody Banks, and Jaime Hall all from Ohio; She had 10 great grand Children.
Alva Graduated from Averett College in Danville, VA and Ferrum College in Ferrum, VA where she met her first husband John. She taught 2nd grade and enjoyed her students. Her life was full of wonderful friends that she missed when moving to Williamsburg. She was an avid antique doll collector and took such pride in costuming her dolls. All her stitches were sewn by hand - no machine stitches allowed. She was a long-time member of the Norfolk Doll Club. She was a great cook thanks to her mother; Doug will miss her lemon chess pie. Cody always saw her happy and in a great mood and gave the best hugs ever. Her kindness was seen and felt by all who knew her. She is very fondly remembered and sadly missed.
* PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO WEATHER, THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. It will now be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA*