Alvah Arminta Gibbs, 92, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013 in White Oak Manor, Tryon.

Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Burgan and Ella Florence Jackson Gibbs. She was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is a brother, Herbert Gibbs of Mill Spring, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ocie Denton and June Sherrill; and six brothers, Jeff, Ben H., Alfred, Robert, Calvin and John Gibbs.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, with Rev. Albert Teague officiating.

Memorials may be made to The Sheltered Workshop, 451 Industrial Park Dr., Columbus, NC 28722.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.