Vanetta Alford Obituary
We announce the death of Vanetta Alford (Upper Marlboro, Maryland), born in Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 83. Vanetta will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Vanetta will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Vanetta will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Vanetta’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Louis Alford, Jr. and Eva Mae Strayhand; her husband W. Alton Lewis; and her brother Ralph Alford. She is survived by: her sister-in-law Shirley McKenzie Lewis; her nephews, Gregory Lewis and Michael Lewis; and her niece Jacqueline Lewis Tillman.
Viewing was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Barnabas Episcopal Anglican Church (14111 Oak Grove Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Barnabas Church Cemetery (14111 Oak Grove Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774).
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to the Ralph Ellison Center at Bard College (https://ellison.bard.edu) in the name of "Vannetta Veronica Alford".
