Alvina Josephine Areford

She was born Friday, July 08, 1938 in Five Forks, WV. A daughter of the late Leroy "Royal" Whipkey and Mary E. Kight Whipkey.

Mrs. Areford was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and taking care of her grandchildren. She worked as a housekeeper for the Bowlby Public Library, Respicenter in Waynesburg, and the Department of Welfare. She also was a Homemaker.

Her Husband: Samuel Alexander Areford, whom she married on Thursday, December 31,1987 died September 22, 2020

Surviving is 1 Daughter: Alvina Susie (Mark) Hamilton, of Avella, PA. 2 Grandchildren: Shawn Victor and Miranda Hamilton, 1 Great Grandson: Austin, 1 Sister: Norma Phillips, of Waynesburg, PA, Several Step Children, Step Grandchildren and Step Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are 1 Step-Daughter, 4 Brothers: Guy Whipkey,

Millard Whipkey, Hillard Whipkey, and Audie Whipkey.

Friends will be received from 12:00PM to 2:00 PM the time of the service Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in the Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 with Pastor Scott Blair officiating. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery, Richhill Twp, Greene County, PA. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.