Ada M. Garvin, 86, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 6, 2019. She was born in Winnabow, NC on April 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Wheeler Garvin, Sr. and Dorothy Garvin.
Prior to retiring, Ms. Garvin was employed at the former Echlin Automotive as a Machine Operator. She was longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church in New Haven where she served on the Mother’s Board.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, a daughter, Marilyn Garvin; sisters, Odell Bellamy, Dorothy King, Rebecca Jinwright and Maggie Gaylor (Rev. James Gaylor); a brother, Wheeler Garvin, Jr. (Delores); sister-in-law, Annie Pearl Garvin; an adopted daughter, Rev. Lynda Bembury and the Moore family; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by sisters, Catherine Mayes and Jacque Tolbert; and brothers, Willie Frank Garvin and Rev. John Henry Garvin.
A celebration of Ms. Garvin’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 109 Butler St., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Marilyn:
My sincere condolences to you and the entire Garvin family. Mother Garvin had such a gentle spirit. I will miss seeing her at church. My prayer is that God will give you comfort and strength for the days ahead.
To Marilyn and Family u have my deepest condolences your mom was a beautiful women and she will be missed!!!
To the Garvin Family,
My deepest condolences. Your mother was a dear friend that will be greatly missed. She is now resting in peace. I pray your health and strength during this time.
Love,
Mother Burton and Family
Sincere condolences to the family of Ms Ada
Met her through Bobby Barnes- great spirit and smile
you are in my prayers
Marilyn:
With heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother and my fellow traveler. I will miss her a lot. She was on every trip I took.
There are places in the heart reserved especially for those most special to. Your mother is one of those people; one who will be remembered today and everyday. Asking God to enfold you and your family in His faithful love and comfort you with the cherished memories you hold dear.
GLORISTINE COTTEN-REID
HAMDEN, CT
Marilyn Ian so sorry about of your mother you have my deepest sympathy and prayers
Marilyn praying for you. Know that you will miss her.
Always admired the love and patience you had for
Your Mother. You have my deepest sympathy
Will miss her from the bus trips. Such a lovely
Person. Pastor Rosa Davis
Cousin Arlene, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at the passing of Aunt Ada. I know that you will truly miss your mother, but know that absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. What a faithful servant, sister, mother, aunt and friend she was to so many. We Love and will miss her dearly. Even thought we did not see her often, when we had family reunions she was such a delight to talk with.
May God strengthen you during this time and in the days to come.
With Love,
Jane