Alva Elberta Dixon May Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Alva Elberta Dixon May (Grottoes, Virginia), born in Crockett, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 29, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Alva departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Alva. Though Alva may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elbert Dixon and Sallie Copenhaver Dixon; and her daughter Teresa Ann May. She is survived by: her son William Earl May; her grandchildren, Sarah Marie Patterson (Christopher), Mark Tanner Schreiber-May (Ashley) and William Travis Schreiber-May (Brianna); and her great grandchildren, Andrew, Carson and Otto. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
