Betty L. Alford

Betty L. Alford, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a graduate of Charleston High School. She was formerly employed by J.H. Kellman and Benton Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Alford and brothers, Gene Alford and Glenn Alford. Survivors include her mother, Mary Gatlin Alford of Cleveland; brother, John Alford and wife, Linda of Charleston; nieces: Marsa Garner, Jenny Alford, Teresa Yates, Donna Hall, Marjorie Alford and Karen Mooneyham; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Chestuee Cemetery with Elliott Yates, Dale Hall, Houston Mooneyham, Tracy Garner, Daniel Hall and Brian Mooneyham serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Alford family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.