Alva Jane Stephens Skipper., 81, passed away September 1, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 07, 1939 in Conway, a daughter of the late Alvie Stephens and Martha Jane Stephens Hughes.

She was predeceased by her husband, Taft Skipper Jr., her brother, Phil Stephens, and son-in-law, Kenneth "Kenny" Thomas.

Alva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, Nana, sister and friend to all. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her passion was sewing. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Peddlettes. She enjoyed working in her yard. Her and Mr. Taft have lived all over the world and were very blessed in their life.

Mrs. Skipper is survived by her children, Annette Skipper and Angie Thomas; one brother; Hoyt Stephens (Patsy); two grandchildren, Aaron Bryant (Kimberly) and Kirsten Hardee (Ray Jones); great grandchildren, Apollo Bryant, Peyton Jones, Dominic Bryant, and Grayson Jones along with many other family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Funeral Services will be held 11 am Saturday, September 4, 2021 at North Conway Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Gaskins officiating.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.