Alva Kaye Thomas Clopton was born on February 10, 1953, in Lynch, Kentucky. She graduated from Lynch High School in the class of 1971
Alva Kaye moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1975. Her passion was to help anyone she came in contact with especially her family. She retired from Standifer Place Nursing Home after 30 years of service. She was a very proud parent in the Foster Care System.
Alva Kaye loved her church family. She was a dedicated and selfless member at Bible Way Ministries where Pastor Walter F. Owens Jr., is the minister.
She was a loving and dedicated Mother and Grand Mother.
Alva Kaye was preceded in death by her mother, Willie Lou George Thomas; father, Claude Alvin Thomas, Sr.; grandson, Kelsey T. Thomas
She leaves to cherish her loving memories and celebrate her life, daughters LaShawn Toney and Serenity Simpson; grandson, Dameyne L. Toney, Jr “DJ”; three sisters whom she adored, Janice Thomas, Willma Thomas, and Katherine Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews whom she absolutely held dear to her heart; a host of friends and other family members.
Public viewing will be held from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the funeral home.
An 11:00 am funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 E. M L King Blvd Chattanooga. Interment: Forest Hills Cemetery
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.