The lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He retoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the lord for ever.
Alva Lardene Moorehead was born in Morris County Naples,Texas to Willie Harvey Woods Senior and Josephine Bonner. She was the third born and first girl among 8 children. While growing up in Naples she spent time taking piano lessons from Ms Cartwright, playing with her siblings, working in the fields, playing sports at school and cooking with her grandmother Arenna. In 1951, her family moved from Naples, Texas to Fresno, California. Where She continued her education. In 1955, she married Clyde Moorehead and had 4 children. Alva loved cooking and it was her life’s work as a cook and caterer. She was known for her fantastic food, which was how she showed love to family and friends. She was a member of Felllowship Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of Lydia’s Circle (a women’s prayer group), the choir and was active in the kitchen.
She is preceded in death by her parents Josephine Woods and Willie Woods Sr., Siblings: Willie Woods Jr., Joe Woods, and Margaret McKinsey. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her 4 living siblings: Shirley Teeters, Donald Woods, Wanda Jones, and Franklin Woods, 4 children: Stephanna Wong, Dr. Pamela Moorehead, Stacey Green and Terrance Moorehead, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
