The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 19, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Thomas Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC.
Malva is remembered fondly by the children that grew up in her care and for her love of gardening and cooking which she shared with friends and family.
Surviving are her daughter, Sandi Webb and husband, Ralph, of Wilson; two granddaughters, Sara Beth Minor (Mandell) of Raleigh and LeighAnna Webb of Austin, TX; one grandson, Andrew Webb (Emily) of Beaufort; and one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Minor. She is also survived by three nieces, Frances B. Adams of Fellsmere, FL, and Linda B. Matthews and Connie S. Eason, both of Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy White; three sisters, Sue Brewer and Pauline Pedro, both of Wilson, and Irene Worrell of Petersburg, VA; one brother, Elmo Skinner of Wilson; and one nephew, Jack B. Smith of Wilson.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.